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Data director handed maximum ban
The director of a purported data business has received a maximum possible ban after making multiple fraudulent claims for Covid-related business support.

ePS acquires EPMS
eProductivity Software (ePS) has acquired American MIS specialist Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS).

Clinical Print Finishers upgrades vision inspection system
Miniature print finishing specialist Clinical Print Finishers (CPF) has upgraded its pharmaceutical code readers with a pair of brand-new vision systems, from an undisclosed manufacturer.

HP revenue climbs in Q3
HP has reported that its sales for Q3 were up year-on-year, although revenue in its Printing division was down.

Fastsigns underpins 2024 ambitions with strengthened team
Signmaker franchise Fastsigns UK has outlined its ambitions for growth in 2024, aiming to launch two new franchises before the end of year, on top of the two launched already.

Irish Prison Service invites tenders for finishing equipment
The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has invited print suppliers to tender to supply €200,000 (£168,000) worth of finishing equipment to support inmate training.

Ink sales jump at Agfa
Agfa has grown inkjet ink sales by nearly a quarter, boosted by its conversion push at Inca customers along with higher sales across all products.

Heidelberg celebrates latest apprenticeship intake
Heidelberg will welcome 125 new starters to its apprenticeship programme on 1 September, with 87 training at the company’s Wiesloch-Walldorf site, just south of the company’s home city of Heidelberg.

Fresh MP impressed at Moss open house
Local dignitaries and newly-elected MP Ian Sollom have visited Moss for a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s activities.

RNB Group sold out of administration
RNB Group has been sold after calling in advisers to assist with a fast-track sale after the firm was stymied by a cash crunch.

Northwolds Richardson Group in administration
Family-run print company Northwolds Richardson Group, formed last year following the merger of North Wolds Printers and Wood Richardson, has gone into administration.

Nielsen and JICMail release rebooted mail circulation data
JICMail and audience measurement, data and analytics specialist Nielsen have brought to market a refreshed mail circulation measurement methodology.

World’s largest banknote goes up for auction
An example of the largest-ever banknote usable as legal tender, measuring 350x215mm, went up for auction today (28 August) at Mayfair’s Noonans auction house.

DecTek and Big Bang appoint liquidators
Pontypridd sister companies Big Bang and DecTek have simultaneously appointed joint liquidators and appear to have ceased trading.

Psycho Peacock acquired in Full Circle MBO
Events specialist Full Circle has completed a management buyout of both companies in the group – Full Circle Exhibitions & Events and wide-format printer Psycho Peacock.