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Azonprinter launches new industrial flatbed range
Croatian manufacturer Azonprinter has launched a new range of industrial wide-format flatbed printers based on Ricoh Gen5 printheads.

Williams Lea Tag acquires Popcorn Global
Williams Lea Tag (WLT) has acquired end-to-end shopper marketing activation partner Popcorn Global to add advanced POS design and prototyping capabilities to its offering in this area.

Arjowiggins' UK businesses enter administration
The UK operations of pulp and fine paper business Arjowiggins have been placed into administration.

Veteran print union rep and Cambridge mayor Gawthrope dies
Mayor of Cambridge and seasoned print sector union representative Nigel Gawthrope has died at the age of 61.

Screen to launch latest Truepress at Hunkeler
Screen Europe is set to debut its new Truepress Jet520HD+ at Hunkeler Innovationdays next month.

Alpha Card expands senior team
Leeds-based z-fold card manufacturer Alpha Card has continued its expansion with the appointment of two new senior team members.

Flint raises packaging ink prices
Flint Group has raised the prices of its full range of packaging inks across Europe, blaming a tough trading environment.

The Guardian opts for compostable wrap
The Guardian is switching from polywrap to compostable wrap for the supplements bag that goes out with its Saturday edition.

Warners begins construction on new press hall
Warners Midlands has kicked off the new year by breaking ground for its its third factory – a press and bindery hall.

The Big Issue partners with Konica Minolta on AR project
The Big Issue has partnered with Konica Minolta to offer its readers a new way to access exclusive content through the use of augmented reality (AR).