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Local newspapers springing back up in print

Local news is turning back to print to get closer to its readers, with national newspaper consumption seeing a slight increase last month.

HP makes first moves into textiles with dye-sub launch

HP will make its first-ever moves into the textiles printing market by launching two machines in its new Stitch S series of dye-sublimation printers, with a third on the way for Fespa.

Queen's Award winners gain enterprise accolades

Nine industry firms have achieved success in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2019, with the range of companies including printers and suppliers.

Trade creditors approve Paperchase CVA proposal

Numerous industry names are among the list of creditors that voted in favour of stationery retailer Paperchase’s proposed company voluntary arrangement (CVA).

CMYKhub exits UK market, WTTB steps in

Trade printer CMYKhub is closing its UK production facility at the end of this week, and has reached an agreement with Precision Printing’s Where The Trade Buys division to continue supporting its...

Guandong to launch magnetic decor substrates

Guandong will premiere its new Digital Collection of substrates for wide-format printing at Fespa 2019.

Aslan to show new films at Fespa

Self-adhesive substrates specialist Aslan will show a raft of new speciality films at Fespa.

Circle Media: Roto Smeets now bankrupt

Circle Media has described the new Dutch dismissal law as “unworkable” and a contributing factor in its decision to file for bankruptcy at its stricken Dutch printing businesses.

Paper straw maker features on prime time TV show

Sustainable packaging start-up Transcend Packaging featured on BBC’s One Show last night, championing the case for paper straws as a replacement for single-use plastic versions.

Trio of new sign-ups for Newtech

Three new exhibitors have signed up to join co-operative regional print show Newtech, which kicks off its 2019 series of local practical workshops in north London next month.