Business

Cascade in Matrix foiling install

The Cascade Group has installed a Matrix Metallic to expand its foiling capabilities.

Northwolds supports major contract renewal with press and premises revamp

Northwolds Print Works is eyeing further growth after investing £320,000 in refreshing its litho setup and creating a new mezzanine level at its factory to support a renewed contract with its largest...

Stora Enso changes put 135 jobs at risk

Stora Enso is planning to make organisational changes in its Paper division following the conversion of its Oulu Mill in Finland, which could see as many as 135 jobs lost.

Aslan to be acquired by Poli-Tape Group

Self-adhesive substrates manufacturer Aslan is set to be acquired by textile transfer film specialist Poli-Tape.

PPA publishes Brexit advice for members

The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) has released a guide to advise its members on how to prepare their businesses for a potential no-deal exit of the UK from the EU.

Feldmuehle increases PM1 performance

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has increased the performance of its paper machine 1 (PM1) by up to 7% for various grades “to meet the increasing demand of customers”.

Post Haste updates bookletmaking with Duplo

Commercial printer Post Haste Printers has upgraded its bookletmaking capabilities after investing around £60,000 in new kit from Duplo.

Royal Mail workers vote for strike action

Royal Mail is facing its first strike in a decade after the majority of Communication Workers Union (CWU) members voted in favour of action.

RHL Print invests in Horizon perfect binder

Commercial printer RHL Print has installed a Horizon BQ-470 to bring perfect binding in-house.

OPG installs HP Latex 3200

Fleet vehicle graphics specialist OPG has increased its productivity after installing a new HP Latex 3200 wide-format printer.

Majority of UK print marketing ignores accessibility issues

More than half of print marketing materials produced by UK businesses are not designed with common accessibility issues in mind, new research has found.

McGowans invests in Kolbus box-maker

McGowans Print in Dublin has invested in a Kolbus AutoBox AB to open up a host of new box-making possibilities.