Industrial

Communisis staff at Crewe to strike over pay dispute

Unite members at Communisis’ cheque operations base in Crewe have voted in favour of strike action after rejecting an offer from the company to resolve a pay dispute.

EPS launches Roto-Jet

Xaar subsidiary Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) has launched the Roto-Jet cylindrical object inkjet printer for mid-range promotional applications.

Heidelberg launches first rotary die-cutter

Heidelberg has launched its Speedmaster XL 106-DD rotary die-cutter for the in-mould label (IML) market.

Xaar seals major printhead deal

Xaar has signed “probably its biggest deal yet”, for 90,000 printheads to be supplied over the next two years.

Konica Minolta launches Professional Print Division

Konica Minolta has launched a Professional Print Division in Europe for which it has appointed a new general manager.

Xaar roll-out of new printheads gathers pace

Xaar is “pleased with progress” at its half-year and has revealed that a major player in textiles is among the first OEM partners for its new 5601 aqueous printhead.

Xaar plans to more than double sales

Xaar boss Doug Edwards has laid out ambitious plans for the inkjet manufacturer to more than double turnover by 2020.

Fujifilm reports growth in industrial market

Fujifilm has emphasised its commitment to the industrial market and said it is a growing business area for the manufacturer.

KBA buys German press manufacturer

KBA has taken another step on its diversification path with the acquisition of an 85% stake in German direct-to-container decoration press manufacturer Kammann Maschinenbau.

The packaging bandwagon that is worth jumping on

Personalised and added-value packaging is on the rise, with big-name brands like Coca-Cola and Heineken already taking advantage. Here is what you need to know to ensure you are in on the action

Breaking news: International Print o Pac to authorise a second packaging plant in Noida

International Print o Pac (IPP), has announced its intention to establish a second custom-built packaging facility of 2,50,000 sq/ft area at its sprawling Noida complex spread over eight acres of...