Highcon Beam 2: aiming to transform packaging post-press

Highcon shares tank on poor results

Shares in Highcon have tanked after the manufacturer announced disappointing half-year results and accountants added a going concern note to its figures.

The Veloblade Nexus was installed at the university in June

Loughborough University brings production in-house with Vivid spend

Loughborough University has invested in a Veloblade Nexus digital die-cutting system from Vivid to help automate its processes and bring production in-house.

Sam Neal said his daughter Jemima was a tough negotiator

Neal junior sets up first print business aged 14

A daughter, grand-daughter and great-granddaughter of printers has followed in her family’s footsteps, setting up her first print business, aged 14.

Users can quickly 'switch' from one product to another

Versatile new Inkcups printer hits the market

Inkcups has announced the commercial availability of a versatile new printer that can print directly onto pliable reusable bags and other items such as hard goods.

New duo helm charity's board of trustees

Phillips and Cole step up at The Printing Charity

The Printing Charity has appointed David Phillips as its new chair, and Julia Cole as the new vice-chair.

Lores: hailed profitable PC market share

HP reports on mixed Q3

HP has reported that its sales for Q3 fell year-on-year but improved on the previous quarter.

The event featured an interactive panel discussion

IPIA conference addresses business growth opportunities

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) held its Autumn Conference yesterday (31 August), with its focus on overcoming critical market challenges to achieve business growth resulting in...

Zahawi is the Conservative MP for Stratford-upon-Avon

Further intrigue in Telegraph sale saga

The drama around the future ownership of the Telegraph has taken a new twist – even before the official sale process is underway.

Investment has been made in the Bescot-based conversion plant

Denmaur launches express sheeting service

Denmaur is launching a new express sheeting service following its acquisition of Middleton Paper’s fine paper and conversion business last year.

Durst's Tau 510 RSCi will also be on show

Durst to debut Hawk Eye quality controller at LabelExpo

Hawk Eye uses cameras, printer system information and artificial intelligence to automate print quality control and cut setup time and waste.

The company opened its doors at the Trafford site on 16 August. Image: Max Fame

Luxury packaging manufacturer opens UK base in Trafford

International luxury packaging manufacturer Max Fame Group has opened its first UK base in Trafford, Greater Manchester.

Shapps: new business cards required, again

Printer is new Defence Secretary

Grant Shapps has been appointed to his fifth cabinet position within the space of a year, with the former print boss now bringing his unique blend of skills to the role of Defence Secretary.