Printers
Doveton doubles its LinoPrint line up as Heidelberg UK heads for 40 installs
Doveton Press has become the first UK printer to install two Heidelberg LinoPrint C901 digital presses, having installed a second unit a year after installing the first.
FastSigns offers co-branding franchise for commercial printers
FastSigns has launched a "drop-in" license aimed at printers who want to add the signage and display print franchise to their operations.
British Library tenders for book printing framework
The British Library has put out a tender in a bid to establish a framework of printers to call upon for book production.
BAF Graphics offers Polish-made display system Clever Frame
BAF Graphics has taken on the UK dealership for modular display graphics system Clever Frame.
Statex turns to Heidelberg for litho and digital upgrade
Newcastle-based commercial printer Statex has boosted its print capability with a double installation including both litho and digital kit.
Wyndeham invests in Gait following increase in colour work
Wyndeham Group has invested 300,000 to upgrade the printing and bindery equipment at its Gait operation in Grimsby.
Display Signs expands into wallpaper market
An Uxbridge company is moving into the wallpaper market after its new HP Scitex FB700 printer increased the versatility of its output.
Wood trade law set to shut down illegal logging
The government today passed a law that will obligate businesses dealing with timber products to keep diligent records of the supply chain in a bid to tackle illegal logging.
Bezier loses 10m Boots contract
Bezier has lost another major retail contract, leading to speculation about owner HIG Capital's future plans for the business.
Chesapeake Limerick gets Europe's first Komori GLX 740RP
Chesapeake will install Europe's first Komori GLX 740RP at its Limerick plant next week as part of a multi-million euro upgrade.
Kall Kwik seeks franchisees for business model overhaul
Iconic print franchise Kall Kwik is to be relaunched and is looking for new franchisees.
LightBrigade 'bangs out' its newest litho graduate
LightBrigade has kept up a centuries-old tradition by 'banging out' Presstek DI operator Robbie Bell on completion of his apprenticeship.