Printers

Printomedia and Print Promotions burnt to ground in Leicester blaze
Two Leicester printers’ production sites burned to the ground over the weekend, with demolition of remaining structural elements scheduled for later today (4 December).

Healeys kicks off investment drive with HP and Konica Minolta
Ipswich commercial mixed printer Healeys has begun its first major round of investment since the pandemic with two installations.

Industry veteran Jacobs launches new book
Print Evolved founder Ivor Jacobs has launched a new book detailing his industry experiences.

Sun Chemical boosts food safe colour options
Sun Chemical has added a new shade to its direct food contact inks for sheetfed offset that will significantly boost the available colour palette for that type of print work.

Black Friday returns as printers and suppliers join in
Several printers and suppliers have got involved with this year’s Black Friday event by offering discounts and other promotions, although amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis spending was expected...

Micropress becomes Carbon Balanced Printer
Micropress Printers has added to its sustainability credentials by becoming a Carbon Balanced Printer via the World Land Trust.

Chancellor acts to improve payment terms at public sector suppliers
Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement contained a new policy that could have a far-reaching – and positive – impact on parts of the industry.

Statex eyes growth with major investment following MBO
Statex is continuing a programme of investment worth around £800,000 so far which included a management buyout (MBO) around a year ago and new kit and other improvements since as it looks to further...

FaberExposize UK expands site
Wide-format printer and printed fabric supplier FaberExposize UK has taken on the unit next to its current factory in a strategic move designed to support its growth.

DCS London acquires Scanplus
DCS London has acquired commercial printer Scanplus to support its growth.