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Andrew Ainsworth was found guilty of conspiring to produce counterfeit currency. Image: Kent Police

Fourth member of £12m counterfeit currency group jailed

A fourth member of an organised crime group has been jailed for conspiring to supply more than £12m of counterfeit banknotes.

The Big Debate will take place across both days of the show

Packaging Innovations unveils new features

Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022 will introduce two new interactive features at the event next month.

Lecta's EBITDA increased by 183% in 2021

Lecta reports on 2021

Lecta has reported big increases in revenue and EBITDA but a pre-tax loss from continuing operations in 2021.

Mailing and signage tenders are among those currently live

Big hybrid mail tender among new trio up for grabs

A hybrid mail tender worth close to £1m is currently open via the government’s Find a Tender service, with a couple of other large print related tenders also live.

Royal Mail said it could not agree to a “no strings” deal

Postal workers could ballot for strike action

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said over 115,000 postal workers may ballot for strike action if Royal Mail management do not negotiate a “no strings” pay rise by next week.

Roberts: “We have seen continued good momentum across our customer base"

DS Smith reports continued second-half momentum

DS Smith is trading in line with management expectations during its second-half period.

The Digicon Series 3 is a bespoke, modular device

ProPrint Group strengthens offering with new Digicon

ProPrint Group has taken on a bespoke Digicon Series 3 automated finishing line from AB Graphic International to enable it to provide an additional range of label finishing options.

The C12000 runs 50% faster than Swallowtail's old C6100

Swallowtail sharpens edge with KM investment

Commercial printer Swallowtail Print has expanded its competitive range with a new Konica Minolta AccurioPress C12000 digital printer.

Archant closed its Norwich printing site in 2019

Culture secretary could intervene on Newsquest’s Archant acquisition

Nadine Dorries has said she could intervene on Newsquest’s acquisition of fellow publisher Archant.

Roth: "This is a hugely exciting time for the business"

Esko appoints new EMEA general manager

Esko has taken on a new general manager to head up its EMEA region.