Business

FFEI marks 70th anniversary

FFEI celebrated its 70th anniversary last week, lauding its evolution from an engineering firm specialising in printing press control systems in 1947 to its current incarnation as a developer of...

FDM installs Heidelberg Versafire to increase short-run capacity

Financial Data Management (FDM) has boosted its digital capacity with a new Heidelberg Versafire CV 80 press to cater for growing demand for short-run, high-quality jobs.

Baddeleys says forced relocation 'a blessing'

Specialist printer and stationer Baddeley Brothers has been forced to relocate from its east London home of 24 years as the result of rising costs.

Historic postcard manufacturer set to close

J Salmon, the oldest postcard printer and publisher in the UK, is set to close in December after 140 years.

Foilco looks to the future on 30th anniversary

Hot stamping and cold foils supplier Foilco marked its 30th birthday last month and is eyeing up more export success in a bid to continue to prosper.

St Ives loses Sainsbury’s contract

St Ives’ Marketing Activation segment has lost its contract to produce in-store marketing materials for Sainsbury’s.

TCT drives automation with double MBO buy

Card manufacturer and mailing operation Thames Card Technology (TCT) has invested in two MBO T460 compact buckle-folding machines as part of a push to increase its automation.

SME confidence struggles in face of challenges

The number of owners of UK SMEs looking to downsize, sell or close their businesses is at its highest level for five years, according to a recent study.

Taylor Bloxham upgrades folding with MBO investment

Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham Group has bought an MBO K8 RS to increase its folding efficiency.

Leading Lancashire printers shortlisted for numerous awards

Two Lancashire-based printing companies, Empine Print and Printed Cup Company, have been nominated for a number of awards recognising personal achievement.

Waitrose print division begins kit overhaul

Waitrose’s in-house printing operation is planning a “complete renewal” of kit as it looks to streamline production.

Retail Print Solutions rounds off £2m investment drive

Advertising display and POS specialist Retail Print Solutions has completed a £2m summer investment drive that has seen it replace existing machinery with a fleet of new kit.