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UKHO to withdraw from paper chart production
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is to develop options for the withdrawal from global paper chart production by late 2026 to increase focus on its digital navigation products and services.

Rebranded Astra Group wins £7m Global contract
ADXBA and Astra Signs have unveiled their parent group’s new identity, Astra Group, and landed a contract worth over £7m with media and entertainment group Global.

EFI Reggiani supports growth with new campus
EFI Reggiani has broken ground on a new textile campus to accommodate its continued growth.

Beacon Print ups capabilities with Canon UK first install
Beacon Print has installed the first Canon Colorado 1630 in the UK to boost its efficiency and enhance its service offering to clients.

West Herts College invests in Epson dye-sub to support learning
West Herts College has invested in an Epson SureColor SC-F501 dye-sub printer for its fashion and textile department to enable its students to reframe their designs, test their ideas, and bring their...

HSE flags need to manage risks in heatwave
Employers have been reminded of the requirement to make sure indoor workplaces remain at “a reasonable temperature” as the UK braces for what is likely to be the hottest day on record.

Display Wizard in EFI and Mimaki install
Display Wizard has upgraded its print production with the installation of an EFI Vutek Pro 32r+ and a Mimaki UJV100-160.

'Positive momentum' at Xaar
Xaar is on track to launch its aqueous printhead in Q4, with sales and profits also set to meet expectations.

Fedrigoni to acquire Unifol
Acquisitive paper manufacturer Fedrigoni is set to enter the automotive PVC wrap films market in the self-adhesives space after agreeing to acquire Istanbul-based Unifol.

UK signage firms take Zünd kit home from S&D UK
Artisan Signs and Widd Signs have boosted their cutting capabilities after walking away from this year’s Sign & Digital UK show with Zünd’s stand demo models.