Disciplines

Roland DG brings new tech for Fespa debuts
Roland DG will be bringing a host of new digital systems to Fespa 2020 in the hopes of opening up potential customers to new opportunities.

DS Smith ex-director takes former bosses to sexism tribunal
DS Smith chiefs are at the centre of a tribunal over claims from a former director that she was fired due to a sexist culture within the packaging giant.

Two more manufacturers up paper prices
Paper manufacturers Burgo Group and Lecta are the latest to confirm price rises for their products in the European market.

Fespa postponed due to coronavirus situation
Fespa has postponed its flagship Global Print Expo in light of the “rapidly evolving situation” regarding the coronavirus outbreak in mainland Europe.

World Wrap Masters rebranded as Fespa 2020 countdown continues
Fespa has revamped its World Wrap Masters vehicle wrapping competition for 2020 with a new brand design and a new scoring system.

Kolbus Autobox launches BoxPrint BP500 colour printer
UK-based manufacturer of box-making equipment Kolbus Autobox has launched a full-colour, offline, flatbed digital printer for corrugated packaging.

Xerox launches tender offer for HP shares
Xerox has launched a tender offer for all of HP’s outstanding shares as it ramps up its hostile takeover bid for the manufacturer.

Callimedia left £1m shortfall
Print management firm Callimedia owed ‘UK Print plc’ more than £900,000 when it went into administration last month.

Disqualified packaging boss sentenced for breaching ban
A disqualified company director has been sentenced after he performed key management roles in two packaging companies and formed another, despite being banned.

Azonprinter launches direct-to-leather device
Azonprinter has unveiled its new Matrix Leather system for direct printing onto leather materials ahead of a run of show appearances in 2020.