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Brand Imaging doubles size following PPP acquisition

Brand delivery agency Brand Imaging Solutions has doubled the size of its business and bolstered its capabilities after acquiring flexo reprographics and platemaking specialist PPP Digital.

Thomas Loughlin boosts post-press portfolio

Thomas Loughlin has taken on a Trimatt pick-and-place machine and a Blumer Atlas ram punch to enhance its print finishing after receiving a £250,000 invoice finance facility.

Heidelberg makes subs option modular

Heidelberg is now offering a more modular way for customers to use its subscription package and expects its “digital eco system” for printing industry services to eventually outstrip traditional...

Inkcups releases new object printer

Inkcups has unveiled the Helix Hi-Fi, a seven-colour rotary digital printer designed to deliver photorealistic images and skin tones onto 3D objects.

Wigston launches new paper matching tool

Wigston Paper has launched a new online paper matching tool to enable designers to identify the perfect paper match for brand identities and corporate colours.

Campaigners speak out against latest plain pack recommendations

Campaigners have responded to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) that calls for plain packaging on sweets, crisps and high-sugar drinks in order to tackle obesity.

Arjo UK: MBO team aims to take control after bid falls away

An MBO team has now emerged as the potential future owner of Arjowiggins Fine Papers' Stoneywood and Chartham mills after lengthy negotiations with a preferred bidder failed to come to fruition.

Bridger boosts headcount to operate new Bobst kit

Bridger Packaging has hired six new skilled members of staff to accommodate a boost in demand the resulted from a near-£1m haul of new Bobst kit.

Guardian Weekly switches to compostable wrap

The Guardian will extend its use of compostable wrap to UK copies of Guardian Weekly, its international news magazine, starting with the next edition to be sent out to subscribers.

Avery Dennison to launch recycled PE film

Avery Dennison is set to launch the industry’s first-ever facestock made from recycled polyethylene (rPE) following the completion of print and dispensing trials.