Maddie Ballard
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Arden achieves green accreditation
Arden Dies and Arden Engraving, both part of the Arden Group, have become the first die-making and engraving companies in the UK to achieve ISO 14001 accreditation.
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Inspirwood spreads rainbow positivity
Wood-printing company Inspirwood has launched a printed wooden rainbow campaign to support charities and spread cheer during a challenging time.
![Encore's new embossing system can create an all-over embossed pattern](/media/j3wfjj0e/encore-press-shot-scaled.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e9c25c5aebd0)
Encore Envelopes expands offering
Encore Envelopes has begun producing envelopes with a wider range of coatings and embossing options to increase the potential for clients to stand out from the crowd.
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Kern appoints new UK head of sales
Mailing and packaging equipment specialist Kern has welcomed David Cox as its UK head of sales, a newly-created position intended to capitalise on recent product additions.
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Canon launches UVgel Wallpaper Factory
Canon has partnered with wide-format finishing kit manufacturer Fotoba to open up wallpaper revenue streams for new and existing Colorado users.
![Two Sides report put together with Toluna](/media/5dwizu0e/two-sides-packaging-report-2020-1.png?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e9c248fa49f0)
Consumers back paper-based packaging
A new study, conducted just before the lockdown, has reported that just shy of two-thirds of consumers believe paper-based packaging is better for the environment.
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Flexible packaging recycling moves a step closer
Ink manufacturer Siegwerk and recycling specialist APK have successfully completed de-inking trials of twofold printed low density polyethylene (LDPE) films.
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Delga launches labels business
The Delga Group has launched a digital labels business, which will join its existing print and packaging companies this month.
![Horizon BQ-470: Capable of 1,350 cycles/hr and a maximum book format of 310x310mm](/media/yfdd53uk/bq470-2.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e9c21b5a4bd0)
Paragon brings perfect binding inhouse with Horizon
Trade finisher Paragon Cutting Formes has installed a four-clamp Horizon BQ-470 to bring perfect binding in-house.
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Awesome's collaborations go down a storm
Awesome Merchandise has teamed up with independent artists to produce t-shirts to support local businesses and charities during the coronavirus pandemic.