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Omni Colour launches scheme to support artists
Fine art and out-of-home specialist Omni Colour has launched a competition to support artists who are struggling to produce work as a result of the pandemic.

Gardners gobbles up pollution with new coating
Gardners has launched an innovative coating option that keeps outdoor printed surfaces clean and has the added benefit of ‘eating’ air pollution.

ESP secures seven-figure CBILS funding
ESP Colour is the latest print business to secure a substantial CBILS loan to help it ride out the Covid-19 pandemic.

Airplac capitalises on bespoke foamboard offering
Airplac is reporting burgeoning demand for its made-to-measure foamboard due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting demand for new types of products in retail and leisure environments.

Grafenia flexes finances with new bond issue
Grafenia has put in place a facility to issue up to £50m in ‘perpetual bonds‘ on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with £2m raised via an initial £3m issue, to support working capital and the group’s...

CIM looks to the future with new hires
CIM Signs & Graphics is bouncing back and is optimistic for the future after increasing its headcount by a third just prior to lockdown with five new hires.

Swanline automates workflow
Trade services and materials specialist Swanline Group has implemented a fully automated artwork management system using Enfocus Switch.

Spandex adds antimicrobial film to range
Spandex is launching a new antimicrobial lamination film that has a three-year lifespan.

Print work ramps up as hospitality prepares to reopen
Print firms have reacted to the latest relaxing of lockdown rules with new product categories and fresh orders coming in as a wide range of businesses get ready to reopen on 4 July.

Schinlever back at EFI with new inkjet role
Scott Schinlever has returned to EFI in the new role of inkjet chief operating officer.