Print

Pindar takes stake in Wren Press to push through Barnard & Westwood merger

Pindar has announced that it is to merge its high quality printers and bookbinders Barnard & Westwood with the Wren Press Stationers.

Begbies Traynor appointed to administer Capital

Insolvency practitioner Begbies Traynor has been appointed as administrator for the London print company.

Through adversity to greater strength

Having a 1.5m press fall through the floor would be enough to dampen the spirits of even the most tenacious printer. Family-run firm Richard Edward, however, has made a theme of overcoming disaster,...

Proofs that have the cover wrapped

Ahead of a book going to print, it is common practice for a publisher to run off a limited number of proofs - commonly referred to in the trade as 'blads' - in order to stimulate the interest of...

The four legs of colour control

This month in the clinic: David McDowell on colour management; Martin Gercke on asset monitoring; and Clive Lewis on controlling staff expenses

Star product: Press-sense iWay 5.0

Press-sense used Drupa 2008 for the world debut of its revamped web-to-print software iWay 5.0, combining new infrastructure and features. The enhanced web-based tool is claimed by the firm to offer...

I swear by my: Screen PlateRite 4300E

This fully-automated CTP system means we can produce totally accurate and clean B2 plates at the touch of a button.

Star product: Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105-P

Heidelberg has revealed a perfecting version of its popular Speedmaster XL 105, which it claimed will pair up with the SM 102-P to become the two most productive B1 sheetfed perfecting solutions...

I swear by my: AdvancedJet AJ- 740

The reason behind the investment in Roland DG equipment was not simply down to the high quality of the wide-format technology, but also the level of service and support on offer.

Star product: Znd G3 cutter series

Znd's 'next-generation' cutter line was unveiled at Drupa, strengthening the firm's position within the wide-format digital cutting and finishing sector.

I swear by my: Buhrs 3000 polywrapper

We have tripled in size in the past three years and business demand has led to the investment in an additional wrapping system.

Star product: Arctic Volume Collection

Swedish paper manufacturer Arctic Paper has revamped its Arctic Volume collection of high-bulk, matt, fully-coated papers with two new shades, HighWhite and Ivory.