Disciplines

Macfarlane set for second 2019 acquisition after 'solid' H1
Macfarlane Group has seen a slight rise in sales for H1 2019 despite difficult conditions in certain sectors, and has eyes on another acquisition for the second half of the year.

Sun Chemical set to launch flexible UV flexo bases
Sun Chemical will launch SolarVerse, a new range of UV flexo base concentrates, at Labelexpo in Belgium next month.

Pro Carton opens youth award to public vote
Public voting has opened for the Pro Carton Young Designers Award, with the winners to be announced in September.

Healeys upgrades Ricoh Pro ahead of Drupa drive
Healeys is set to take on a second Ricoh Pro C9200 in order to bring “commonality and quality” to its digital print services.

Typecraft to absorb Mark Latchford two years after acquisition
Typecraft is set to bring all its services under one roof, two years on from the acquisition of Mark Latchford, and has bought a new Esko Kongsberg X24 cutter as part of the move.

Up to eight possible bidders for JPI assets
Up to eight companies are said to be mulling bids for JPI Media’s assets, which include the i newspaper and more than 100 regional titles.

DWP launches £100m print tender
The Department for Work & Pensions has begun the process of launching a huge print tender that could be worth a whopping £100m.

Denmaur launches high-end 'ultra-white' stock
Denmaur has launched its latest stock, the ‘ultra-white’ smooth matt Arctic Snow, to target the top end of the market.

Tonejet opens new facility
Digital inkjet manufacturer Tonejet has opened a new, additional facility to enable it to ramp up manufacturing for its Cyclone direct-to-pack printer.

Two Sides releases latest Myths & Facts booklet
Paper advocacy group Two Sides has released the 10th edition of its Myths & Facts booklet, which helps to dispel the common misconceptions surrounding the industry.