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Print industry reflects on Thatcher era

"Divisive" has been the most-used word in national newspaper coverage following the death of Margaret Thatcher, and opinions about her legacy are also mixed in the printing industry.

M-Press mothballed as Agfa focuses on next-gen platform

Agfa has ceased to develop its flagship flatbed inkjet press, the M-Press, which was originally developed as a joint venture with screen-print press manufacturer Thieme.

Print industry news roundup: Thatcher, Redpack, FLS, Two Sides, X1/Catfish, Geoff Neal

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Print industry reflects on Thatcher era; Redpack hosts 3m Anglia business fund launch;...

TCS to showcase Bourg BB3102 at North Print & Pack

Terry Cooper Services (TCS) is hosting the UK premiere of the Bourg BB3102 perfect binder on its stand at this year's North Print & Pack.

Morgana to show at North Print & Pack

UK digital finishing firm Morgana Systems has expanded its presence at next month's North Print & Pack by confirming that it will take its own stand at the Harrogate event.

North Plains expands Xinet with first ConnectR-powered modules

North Plains has launched the first two products to use its new ConnectR technology, for clients of its Xinet production asset management system (formerly Xinet WebNative).

New managing director at ProCo

Former ProCo sales director Jon Bailey has been promoted to managing director of the Sheffield-based firm to spearhead growth plans, as founder Mark Schofield becomes chairman.

EFI brings ROI tracking technology to the signage market

EFI has unveiled SmartSign Analytics (SSA), a system that automatically captures and analyses signage viewership and engagement data.

Stockport printer saves money and increases orders with Foliant laminator

Family-owned Fine Print has brought all its laminating in-house with a Foliant Taurus 530F supplied by IFS, saving time and increasing order opportunities.

Label novices must learn to roll with it

There's no denying it: one of the biggest stories to emerge from last year's Drupa was that digital and packaging finally seemed serious bedfellows. But what may have surprised some, was the...

Fortune will favour first-movers with a personal touch

At Ipex 2010, Canon staged one of the most innovative live demonstrations that the print show has ever seen. Visitors to the manufacturer's stand were invited to submit their name to a Canon...

Print switches on to intelligent design

When Superfast Labels installed the UK's first Epson SurePress L-4033A last year, it wasn't just adding affordable digital print to its capabilities. The machine's ability to print on textured...