Labels
SME label printer forced to switch banks to secure funding for growth
The Bramwell Labels Company secured funding for two new machines by shopping around to guarantee the best loan rates.
AMS adds packaging to its portfolio
Mailing equipment supplier AMS has expanded into the label and packaging industry by adding Own-x's desktop label printer Speedstar 3000 to its exclusive UK distribution list.
Manufacturers join forces to lobby plain packaging proposal
API Group, Chesapeake, Parkside Flexibles, Weidenhammer Packaging Group and Payne have collaborated to lobby against standardised packaging on tobacco products.
Gidue to launch MX entry-level label press
Italian flexo press manufacturer Gidue will officially launch its MX entry-level label printing press next month.
Tamar Labels eyes international growth with Labelit acquisition
Tamar Labels is aiming to hit the £4m turnover mark next year after acquiring Irish self adhesive label printing company Labelit for an undisclosed sum.
Print-Leeds recruits Lombard to spearhead labels growth
UV litho, digital and label printing company Print-Leeds has appointed Nigel Lombard as new sales development for its label division S&C Labels.
Durst doubles label press width with Tau 330 Drupa launch
Durst has unveiled the latest addition to its UV inkjet range of label presses, the Tau 330, which is targeting the short-run label production market.
PBM Graphics turns to Mark Andy for packaging, label and trading card printing
Durham, NC-based PBM Graphics announced the install of a Mark Andy Performance Series P7 flexographic press as it looks to build on its packaging, labeling and collectible trading card business.
Print-Leeds trebles turnover with S&C Labels acquisition
UV litho and plastic printer Print-Leeds has expanded its business with a £1m acquisition of label printer Selpack, which trades as S&C Labels.
SMEs "key to sector's fortunes" says BPIF Labels chairman
Small to medium sized companies that are owner-managed will be key to the resurgence of the print sector, according to BPIF Labels chairman John Bambery.
Readyprint installs UK's first HP Indigo WS4600 label press
Readyprint has taken delivery of the UK's first HP Indigo WS4600 digital label press, a move that improves the flexibility and capacity at the Kidderminster-based business.
John Watson launches Gallus press with MSP visit
John Watson & Company has officially launched its 10-colour Gallus Pressure Sensitive Label press with a visit from Fergus Ewing MSP, minister for energy, enterprise and tourism.