Business
La Crosse Graphics opts for Mitsubishi GCX web press
Wisconsin-based La Crosse Graphics has installed a new 16-page Mitsubishi GCX heatset web press with inline signature folding capabilities as it looks to take advantage of growth in both tourism and...

Contac Services, RP Graphics join forces to form Onewurld
In a partnership that spans Canada, Vancouver-based Contac Services and Toronto-headquartered digital printer RP Graphics Group have joined forces to form the Onewurld Supply Chain Alliance.

RR Donnelley results hit by $1bn impairment charge
Despite a massive $849m Q4 loss - arising from more than $1bn of impairment charges, including a write-down of the value of its European business -- Chicago-based RR Donnelley still managed to sound...

Bank of England considers 'radical' measures to help SMEs
A senior official at the Bank of England has admitted that the central bank's policies, such as QE and the Funding for Lending scheme (FLS), have not done enough to help small businesses.

ProCo wins variable campaign following StitchLiner install
Sheffield-based ProCo has invested in a Horizon StitchLiner to secure a deal to produce fully personalized printed medical insurance booklets, which it said wouldn't have been achievable with its...

Bobst expands training team to meet demand
An increasing demand for training on Bobst equipment from UK customers has led the packaging equipment and services firm to expand its training team.

Ipex refocus criticised as litho exhibitor threatens to pull out
Informa Exhibitions decision to 'refocus' Ipex 2014 as a digital and cross media event has led to one of the largest remaining litho exhibitors to threaten to pull out of the show.

Dargan Press closes colour loop with Heidelberg CTP install
Commercial printer Dargan Press has closed the colour loop at its Newtownabbey, N Ireland facility after upgrading its CTP system to match its prior pressroom investment.

Ryobi B2 press investment boosts orders for Cupit Print
Lincolnshire-based Cupit Print has seen an increase in business after investing in its largest press to date, a B2 Ryobi 785E installed in December 2012.

Mercian Labels invests in Xeikon Color Control
Specialist self-adhesive product manufacturer, Mercian Labels, has invested in Xeikon's cloud-based colour management tool, Xeikon Color Control.

CRP Print & Packaging invests in web inspection system
CRP Print & Packaging has rounded off a 500,000 upgrade of its pre-printed liner business with the installation of a web inspection system.

CCG gets production boost from Autobond laminator
Concept Communications Group (CCG) has installed the Autobond Micro 52 laminator to enable its laminating services to be processed in-house.