Commercial print

Kaymar Print acquired by former apprentice

Mark Brindle has completed the acquisition of commercial printer Kaymar Print, the company that first hired him as an apprentice more than 30 years ago, and taken on the role of managing director.

KPW Print boosts capacity with fourth Polar guillotine

Irish commercial printer KPW Print has invested around €40,000 (£31,300) in a Polar 92 guillotine to increase its capacity and efficiency.

In2Print celebrates Cheltenham Town FC contract renewal

In2Print has renewed its contract with Cheltenham Town FC, which will see the Cheltenham-based printer produce the football club’s match day programme for a fifteenth consecutive year.

MWL Print Group ceases trading with 113 jobs lost

Welsh commercial printer MWL Print Group has ceased trading, resulting in the loss of 113 jobs.

Banks joins Xeikon to continue drive into commercial print

Former Presstek UK sales director Peter Banks has joined Xeikon to head up the digital press manufacturer’s UK commercial sales.

Hawksworth Graphics buys Horizon SPF/FC-200A

Commercial printer Hawksworth Graphics Print & Sign has invested in a Horizon SPF/FC-200A stitch-fold-trim line to boost its productivity and capacity.

Potts hits M&A trail with Bakershaw buy

Potts Print (UK) has bought Bakershaw Print, a smaller local rival, in a deal that the Northumberland-based commercial print, direct mail and packaging specialist hopes will be the first of several...

Acorn Press scores UK first with Stahlfolder investment

Commercial litho printer Acorn Press has invested in two new Heidelberg Stahlfolders, including the first BH series buckle folder to be installed in the UK and a TH 56.

Russell Printers acquires embroidered workwear company

Russell Printers has bought embroidered workwear company BCR Workwear to expand its services.

Pinstripe ties up three-year deal with Edgbaston

Pinstripe Print Group has secured a three-year sole supplier deal with Edgbaston Stadium and Warwickshire County Cricket Club worth in the region of £200,000.

H&H Reed Printers updates cutting kit

H&H Reed Printers is set to boost the cutting firepower at its Cumbrian commercial print operation with a new Polar guillotine.

Dufex looks to roll out innovative foiling finish through partnerships

UK-based foiling specialist Dufex Foils has developed an award-winning patented engraved aluminium foil embossing finish for luxury packaging, labels and POS applications and is looking for UK print...