Business

Global digital print market to reach $225bn by 2029
The global digital print market will reach a value of $225bn (£171bn) by 2029 – up substantially from $103bn in 2014 – according to new research from Smithers.

Classic Blue named Pantone Colour of the Year 2020
Pantone has described its Colour of the Year 2020, Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue, as “a timeless and enduring hue elegant in its simplicity”.

Healeys in B3 RMGT ‘DigitalXtra’ install
Healeys Print Group has installed an RMGT 524 LED-UV B3 litho press to boost its capacity.

MHI meets demand surge with new Kern inserter
Mail Handling International (MHI) has invested in a new Kern 3500 inserter to meet a surge in letter volumes.

GF Smith acquires RK Burt
Luxury paper merchant GF Smith has acquired fine art paper supplier RK Burt & Co.

Euro Packaging companies undergoing collective redundancy consultation
Two Euro Packaging companies have entered a collective redundancy consultation, with a view to create a stronger combined business.

Revenue and profit up at DS Smith in H1
DS Smith has reported record group profitability and return on sales “despite economic headwinds” in its half-year results.

Bakergoodchild buys Xerox Baltoro inkjet
Bakergoodchild is set to move into cut-sheet inkjet production printing after investing in one of the UK’s first Xerox Baltoro presses.

GGR brings signage in-house with HP Latex
GGR Group has invested in an HP Latex 315, allowing it to print signage and decals in-house for the first time.

Glossop expands with purchase of neighbouring unit
Glossop Cartons has expanded its floorspace by more than 50% after taking on the 2,300sqm industrial building next door to its existing 4,140sqm Stockport production units.