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PHD Communications and Ricoh partnership wins award
The fruits of a long-lasting partnership between PHD Communications and Ricoh have resulted in PHD winning a prestigious award.

Think Signs acquires Fresh Graphic Solutions
Custom signage and branding specialist Think Signs has acquired graphic design and printing company Fresh Graphic Solutions to further strengthen its presence in the London market.

Promo products boss barred
The boss of a promotional products company has been disqualified for failing to keep adequate accounting records.

Packaging perils highlighted by web error
The importance of proofreading – and in particular checking the veracity of website addresses – has been highlighted after an embarrassing incident involving Mattel doll packaging that directs...

Haybrooke secures print framework agreement with Ricoh UK
Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has secured a new three-year print framework agreement with Ricoh UK.

Shock as Ashford Colour Press files NOI
Ashford Colour Press has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators, with the news sending a shockwave around the book printing and publishing world amid hopes of a rescue deal.

Dataline acquires Pragma, boosts integration offering
Dataline has expanded with the acquisition of German firm Pragma Informationssysteme and remains on the lookout for further buys.

IPIA looks to foster industry growth at Recognising Excellence
The IPIA has outlined the details for its 2024 Recognising Excellence event and Gala Dinner and Awards night, continuing its mission to encourage industry growth.

UK ad spend to reach £10.5bn during festive season
Advertisers are expected to spend a record £10.5bn during the festive season, according to new data released by the Advertising Association (AA) and WARC, with an uptick expected for out-of-home...

Sappi Europe joins Intergraf
Sappi Europe has become an associate member of Intergraf and will support a number of the association’s projects.

Change of ownership at Lancashire Laminators
A company that provides trade finishing services has undergone a change of ownership, with its former production director taking a majority share in the business and becoming managing director, as its...

Girls Who Print Day 2024 celebrates resilience and innovation
Global advocacy group Girls Who Print today (7 November) will celebrate its 12th annual conference under the #Girlpower theme, celebrating the resilience, innovation and empowerment of women in the...

Gelato launches Amazon integration in the US
Local on-demand production platform Gelato has integrated with Amazon US, enabling e-commerce sellers to boost their business.

Koenig & Bauer looks to strong Q4 to achieve targets
Koenig & Bauer expects to hit the lower end of its profit targets for the year, in the face of a “persistently challenging market environment”, albeit boosted by a big uplift in orders from Drupa.

Fujifilm reports sales increase in first half
Fujifilm saw its revenue increase by 9.1% year-on-year in its first half, mainly due to strong sales in its Electronics and Imaging businesses and the favourable impact of exchange rates – although...