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SME label printer forced to switch banks to secure funding for growth

The Bramwell Labels Company secured funding for two new machines by shopping around to guarantee the best loan rates.

St Bride Library appeals for 5,000

London's St Bride Foundation is appealing for last-minute donations to help it break even for the first time in almost a decade.

Licensees move to assert rights ahead of Kodak patent sale

Kodak's sale of some 1,100 digital imaging patents has hit another road bump after a slew of tech giants that license the US-based manufacturer's technology filed objections to the proposed sale.

Newsprinters opts for QuadTech AccuCam to improve consistency

Newsprinters, the printing operation of News International, will install QuadTech's AccuCam systems on 25 towers of the group's five Manroland Colorman XXL presses.

Sotheby's Imprint adds X-Rite/Pantone colour management

Sotheby's Imprint (SI) has further strengthened its industry alliance by exclusively sourcing print suppliers that are Pantone/X-Rite-certified.

Xaar GS12 gets 'positive response' from Ceramics China

Xaar has said that the latest addition to its 1001 series inkjet printheads, the GS12, has had a "positive response" from the market, following its global debut in China last month.

Bottles use 50% more finite resources than carton packs

A pan-European study has found that carton packs for UHT milk use 57% less fossil resources than bottles.

Gmund launches new lakepaper range

German paper manufacturer Gmund has introduced The Kiss, a new addition to its lakepaper range for applications such as letters, books, invitations and greetings cards.

The Envelope Works targets growth following positive start to 2012

The Envelope Works managing director Mark Farrimond has said he "truly believes" the company can hit the 10m turnover milestone in the next few years following a positive start to 2012.

Antalis appoints new Sign & Display manager, expands Cocoon range

Antalis McNaughton has appointed Michael Crook as product manager of its Sign & Display division and expanded its range of Cocoon recycled papers.

Edale to push RFID converting lines in China

UK press manufacturer Edale is to sell its radio frequency identification (RFID) converting lines in China via distributor Tianjin G-Sight Technology.

Hampton Printing renews commitment to ISO 12647-2

Hampton Printing, the first UK business to achieve the ISO 12647-2 colour control standard through Heidelberg, has renewed its commitment for a further two years.