Uk

Government publishes shared parental leave reforms

Parents will be able to share 52-weeks leave following the birth of a child, under new reforms published today in the Children and Families Bill.

KBA announces price hike for loss-making sheetfed press division

KBA has announced a 2.5% price increase for its sheetfed offset presses, effective from 15 April 2013.

FFEI challenges Esko DeskPack with RealPro ToolKit launch

Following customer feedback to its range of packaging pre-press tools launched at Drupa FFEI has launched a modular suite of Illustrator plug-ins, RealPro Toolkit.

Shuttleworth focuses on efficiency with MIS upgrade

Shuttleworth has updated its MIS software to version 5.2 with a focus on providing a simplified yet customised interface to improve staff efficiency.

Kentishtowner.co.uk gets physical with print edition

Online magazine Kentishtowner has put its faith in print by launching a monthly tabloid newspaper to accompany its daily news website.

Cotek Papers fined for worker's crushed hand

Gloucestershire paper manufacturer Cotek Papers has been fined nearly 6,000 after a worker crushed his hand in one of its coating machines.

Komori promotes Turner to sheetfed sales director

Komori UK has promoted Steve Turner to director of sheetfed sales.

MTM Products invests in Baumann Wohlenberg

Label printer MTM Products has opted for a Baumann Wohlenberg 1150mm guillotine for its ability to handle self-adhesive labels without removing the glue.

Josero promises to halve ink costs for Arizona and Acuity users

Triangle's aftermarket inks for the Oc Arizona and Fujifilm Acuity flatbed printers, promising inks cost savings of 50%, have been launched in the UK.

Sihl launches soap-activated window film

A window film that can be applied with soapy water has been launched by Sihl Direct UK.

BSI to host ISO print standards meeting at Ipex

The British Standards Institute will administer a week-long series of meetings for the TC130 - the graphics technology committee of the ISO - alongside Ipex.

Ambassador Litho rebrands as Gemini West

Bristol printer Ambassador Litho has relaunched as Gemini West for the new year following a major restructure across Gemini Group.