Companies & suppliers

Contact Originators continues expansion with new hires
Flexographic plate manufacturer Contact Originators has continued its year of recovery after suffering a serious fire in January by increasing its headcount.

Global Graphics to acquire Hybrid Software
Global Graphics is set to acquire Hybrid Software Group from Congra Software.

Heidelberg UK begins warehouse move; parent sells Belgian chemicals ops to Druck Chemie
Heidelberg UK is set to begin the relocation of its warehouse operations to the Miniclipper Logistics facility in Bedfordshire while parent Heidelberg has sold its Belgian production site for printing...

Drytac launches two new PVC-free products
Drytac has rolled out two new floor and wall graphics substrates to help it meet the demand for eco-friendlier PVC-free options.

Cards-x acquires Evohold
German ID card specialist Cards-x, which opened a UK operation two months ago, has acquired Preston-based eco-friendly ID card holder manufacturer Evohold.

Milexa Group goes top 40 in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100
Wallpaper and flooring producer Milexa Group has ranked 39th in the annual Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table.

Duplo launches Impostrip Pro software
Duplo International and Ultimate TechnoGraphics have launched a new end-to-end software platform that is said to bring post-press automation into pre-press.

Arden Dies unveils rebrand and accelerates additive manufacturing adoption
Die-maker Arden Dies has unveiled a company rebrand, with a fresh modern look and a new website, and is also set to pioneer a new programme designed to upskill its workforce to accelerate the adoption...

Adare SEC joins Quadient know-how programme
Integrated communications provider Adare SEC has joined Quadient’s ‘Digital Now’ programme as it looks to accelerate its clients’ digital transformation journeys.

Packaging market growth to continue despite pandemic
While packaging print market growth will be limited this year, it will continue to expand over the next five years, according to new research from Smithers.