Printers

UK SMEs rocked as ING Lease drops asset finance

The last major mid-market funder to the print industry, ING Lease, has announced its decision to pull out of UK asset finance from 30 November.

James Stewart & Co (Printers) assets sold to son of founder

The assets of James Stewart & Co (Printers) have been sold to Graphite Creative Print, a company set up by Simon Timms, son of Len Timms - the founder of the Hertfordshire-based commercial printer.

QuadTech's Digital Ink System to improve quality and cut costs

QuadTech has launched a computer-controlled volume ink metering tool after acquiring the intellectual property from US-based Controls Group Inc.

Fujifilm unveils second generation Pro-VN plate at Ifra

Fujifilm has launched the second iteration of its Brillia Pro-VN lo-chem newspaper plate at the annual Ifra Expo newspaper and media technology show.

RDI reveals investment plan following awards triumph

Real Digital International (RDI) capped a year in which it posted record profits with a triumphant return to the PrintWeek Awards on Monday night.

Printed.com launches MailShot Manager

MailShot Manager, a direct mail customer database, printing and delivery service, was launched by Printed.com on Monday (22 October).

Newsweek move to digital only not tipping point for US print publications

<i>Newsweek</i>'s decision to cull its print edition triggered surprisingly little concern in the US print community, with even its printer, Quad/Graphics stating that it will have little impact on...

SGS International buys Stevenson Color

Louisville, KY-based SGS International this week announced its Southern Graphics Systems subsidiary had acquired Stevenson Color of Cincinnati, OH as it looks to continue to expand beyond packaging...

Sprint Print staff in WWII grenade scare

Workers at Sprint Print in Preston were taken to hospital after being hit by fumes from a stockpile of World War 2 grenades, last Thursday (18 October).

Tangent announces £10m Goodprint acquisition

Tangent Communications, owner of Printed.com, is set to acquire rival web-to-print business Goodprint UK, for an aggregate consideration of £10.2m in a deal that represents a "step change" for the...

Tradeprint.co.uk targets W2P growth with 3.5m Heidelberg spend

Tradeprint.co.uk has targeted growth and reduced turnaround times after investing 3.5m with Heidelberg.

David Holland steps down at Goodhead

Goodhead Group chief executive David Holland surprised colleagues and customers by announcing his retirement at this week's PrintWeek Awards.