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Dublin-based print firm CoverUp has added a EFI Matan 5m UV LED roll-to-roll printer from CMYUK to its line-up. In 2022, the firm acquired an EFI VUTEk Q5r, also from CMYUK, which has significantly boosted its production efficiency allowing for faster turnaround times and greater volumes. It joins a plant list that includes a 3.2m UV LED digital flatbed printer, dye sublimation technology, CNC router and a digital cutting table. The Matan 5 replaces an older HP printer and is designated for all CoverUp’s mesh printing needs. “We decided to dedicate the Matan 5 to mesh because it’s a challenging material that tends to create a lot of overspray,” says Anthony Byrne, Operations Director at CoverUp. “This way, we avoid exposing the Q5r to any of [...]

Elliott Baxter & Company Limited (EBB) is delighted to announce the acquisition of Realt Paper. EBB has acquired 100% of the shares. The acquisition will generate combined group turnover in Ireland of circa €50 million. The acquisition of Realt Paper will make EBB the largest merchant in the Irish market and further demonstrates its commitment to Ireland. Realt Paper will continue to trade from its Swords premises and EBB Ireland from Rathcoole and Belfast. During 2024, EBB plans to integrate Realt Sales within the EBB logistics network offering the enhanced service and product offering to the Irish market. EBB's new combined strength will see a larger product portfolio and commitment to keeping high stocks locally to serve the Irish print, paper and packaging community. Matt Elliott, [...]

Horizon Digital Print’s investment in a Vanguard Europe digital machine – the first in Ireland – is the central focus of its sustainability drive that has resulted in scooping Ireland’s national Green Manufacturer Award ahead of the likes of global brands such as Coca-Cola. Described as a fabulous user-friendly machine printing excellent quality products 10 times faster than previously at a fraction of the cost, Dublin-based Horizon Digital Print has also announced a major investment in Vanguard Europe parent company Durst’s LIFT ERP software as it continues its growth and transformation into one of Europe’s most sustainable and innovative printing companies. Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland was also among the 10 finalists in the Green Business and Sustainability Green Awards 2023 in which Horizon triumphed [...]

McGowans, one of Europe’s largest digital print marketing service providers, announces the installation of its second Scodix Digital Print Enhancement Press. Situated in Ireland, the company serves the European market with a full range of digital large format and small format products and the investment promises to deliver high quality B1 format products, with improved production efficiency, economic and sustainable benefits. Based in Dublin, McGowans’ growing print volumes has encouraged an expansion for its B1 sized digital workflow. The Scodix Ultra 6000 SHD Press fits right into the mid-size B1 format digital equipment, providing superior print enhancement solutions and a seamless run for embellishment product decoration, adding to the quality that McGowans is renowned for. With a reputation as an early adopter of new technologies, McGowans is often first to [...]

Picon has appointed two industry experts to its Council -  Mark Lawn, head of Print-on-Demand for Fujifilm Europe, and Steve Turner, managing director of Komori UK. Both have been regular attendees at Picon events and both appreciate the value of this trade organisation for print suppliers, especially in challenging times. That includes in the past few years Brexit, Covid and changes in the structure of the industry. Steve Turner says: “The Picon member companies are diverse in their product ranges, the markets they operate in and the size of their organisations. Picon strives to offer value to all its members, be it: creating opportunities to attend seminars that are interesting, relevant and educational; organising high quality networking events with peers; or providing information and help on [...]