Xeikon to launch new labelling press at IPEX?

Posted by Adrian on Mar 26, 2010 in Labels | 1 comment A well placed source yesterday whispered in my ear that Xeikon are going to launch something special at IPEX next month.  IPEX, second only to DRUPA on the world stage for print innovation launches (both with an offset 4 year cycle) is being held down the road from us in Birmingham, UK. The new YouTube video (above) is a humorous take on a recent press event, but makes the point well –...
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Mercian Labels are recruiting in Cannock

Posted by Adrian on Mar 16, 2010 in business | 0 comments Business is picking up and we are recruiting again!  If you are looking for an entry level office assistant or apprentice factory worker/ rewinder then please see the advertisments on our webpage. [Photo courtesy of the good people at FreeDigitalPhotos.net]
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First pictures and review of the new Edale Alpha multi label press!

Posted by Adrian on Mar 4, 2010 in Labels | 1 comment A first for this labelling blog, a review and pictures of a new press!  Yesterday I was invited to Edale Ltd, one of the few UK press manufacturers left to see the new Edale Alpha Multi, an 8 colour flexo press with a very small footprint.  At Mercian Labels we run a new standard 4 colour Edale Alpha we bought in 2008, but the additional 4 print stations in this configuration is a new concept...
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