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Abbotsgate Hull ups quality and cuts costs with Presstek spend

Commercial printer Abbotsgate Hull is saving thousands of pounds and boasting higher quality print at faster speeds after installing a used Presstek 34DI direct imaging press.

SME printers to benefit from Budget announcements

Chancellor George Osborne announced a number of business tax reforms in a Budget speech yesterday (16 March) that was largely welcomed by the print industry.

Blake graduate programme recruits new talent

Two young people have helped christen a new graduate recruitment programme at one of the world's biggest envelope wholesalers, Blake.

Duplo hails successful second Northern Lights

Duplo is looking to ring up well over £1m of business after hosting its second annual two-day Northern Lights event last week.

Coveris’ graphics division acquires Rivendell Europe

Imagenet, the graphics services division of packaging giant Coveris, has acquired graphics business Rivendell Europe for an undisclosed sum.

Jones & Brooks marks 140th anniversary with Speedmaster buy

Jones & Brooks has marked its 140th anniversary with a move into B2 litho production after investing in a five-colour Speedmaster SX 74 with coater.

Odessa installs second HP Scitex 11000

South London-based large-format specialist Odessa Print Group has bought a second HP Scitex 11000 flatbed printer to boost its capacity and help its continued growth.

Hexis UK adds eco-friendly films to portfolio

Hexis UK is making a play for the environmentally conscious printer by adding new PVC-free eco-friendly films for digital printing and signage applications to its product portfolio.

Warren expands paper portfolio after paper sales double

Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has significantly expanded its paper products range to meet increased demand.

MPD Offset boosts digital arm with Xerox iGen5 buy

Commercial printer MPD Offset has improved its productivity and quality after becoming the latest company to invest in a Xerox iGen5.

Kall Kwik Romford celebrates 25th anniversary

A high-street print business is celebrating its 25th anniversary and puts its longevity down to competing against – and beating – internet services.

Finishing Solutions Liverpool in Kama first

The UK's first Kama ProFold 74 folder-gluer is due to be installed in the North West of England later this month to bring a sharper competitive edge on more specialist types of work.