Companies & suppliers

Fedrigoni marks anniversary of bespoke sheet service
Fedrigoni UK is celebrating the first anniversary of its self-adhesive bespoke sheeting service, which it said reduces printers’ waste and improves manufacturing efficiencies.

Global Inkjet Systems acquired by Nano Dimension
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) has been acquired by Israeli business Nano Dimension.

Arena Flowers supports seasonal uplift with Kern install
Ethical florist Arena Flowers has been helped through another busy period by a new bespoke Kern inserting system.

Union extends UPM strike
Union workers have ratcheted up their industrial action at UPM by extending it – less than a week after a large-scale strike began.

EFI sells MIS wing, will focus on Fiery and inkjet
EFI has spun off its Productivity Software business into a standalone venture, with the division acquired by private equity house Symphony Technology Group and renamed eProductivity Software.

Final listicle of 2021 reveals seasonal flavour
While a colourful spat dominated December’s list of most read articles, once again M&A activity ranked high and there was a definite festive feel in the shape of a TV listings pledge and a Christmas...

UPM strike action has begun
The threatened strike action involving thousands of employees at UPM’s Finnish mills is now underway, with the printing industry braced for its likely impact on paper supplies.

Nitecrest merges with Austriacard
UK-based gift, telecoms and loyalty card manufacturer Nitecrest has this week completed a merger with Austriacard Holdings.

Rollem bolsters new print division with new kit and hires
Rollem Group, the UK-based finishing equipment manufacturer for the playing card industry, is focusing on investment and recruitment for its new print division Top Deck as business booms.

Webmart wins Outstanding Workplace award
Webmart has been awarded a People Insight’s Outstanding Workplace Award 2021 after achieving a top-quartile score of 91% in its latest employee survey.