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KPM enhances colour consistency with Ricoh C901

Direct mail provider KPM has invested in a Ricoh Pro C901 digital press to enhance colour consistency as it targets large volumes of work from its clients.

Werneke Ink founder 'Inky Lou' passes away

Louis Werneke, founder of Werneke Ink Company, a "key facet" of Flint Group since the turn of the century, has died.

Micropress targets growth with pre-press and building upgrades

Ipswich-based printer Micropress has increased its capacity by around 50% following an upgrade from violet to thermal plate setting.

Mimaki JV400 white ink available from GPT

Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) has announced that Mimaki's white ink for its JV400 latex printer range is available with immediate effect.

Edale announces May open day

Print and converting manufacturer Edale is to hold an open day at its Hampshire factory and showroom on 9 May.

Osborne backs business but faltering growth needs action

While the coalition's efforts to tackle the tricky subject of welfare reform have been filling column inches ever since last month's Budget, the lack of significant debate on the more important task...

Even the best-laid plans require a following wind

The success of a great idea hinges as much on timing and luck as it does on the strength of the plan - as illustrated by the sad demise of Ink Shop last week.

JTI launches campaign against plain tobacco packaging

Cigarette manufacturer JTI has launched an advertising campaign against government proposals to mandate plain packaging for tobacco products following the discovery that Department of Health (DoH)...

Business as usual despite fire at Stockport printer

A Stockport sign printer says it is continuing to trade with minimal disruption following a fire sparked by an electrical fault that damaged part of its Bredbury site last night.

Printers Superstore to take its first Shinohara S orders at open house

Printers Superstore is to host an open house at its Leeds showroom to coincide with BPIF's Media Marketplace held across the M621 at Elland Road stadium.

Messe Dusseldorf and PEIAC to launch annual China print conference

Drupa organiser Messe Dusseldorf and Chinese print association PEIAC will hold the first of a new annual 'functional printing' one-day conference at the China Print 2013 trade fair.

Fourth finishing line concludes CS Labels' 1.5m investment

CS Labels is to conclude its 1.5m year-long investment programme at the end of this month with the arrival of a fourth Grafisk Maskinfabrik finishing line.