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Print Evolved acquires Mayfield Press
Web-to-print software developer and printer Print Evolved has acquired Mayfield Press (Oxford) to maximise the strengths of each business.

Bluetree expands with Kingsbury buy
Bluetree Group has moved into luxury books and brochures with the acquisition of Kingsbury Press.

YM starts printing mega Mail job
All eyes in the high-volume market are on YM Group this weekend as the business starts printing the Mail supplements a week earlier than initially envisaged, and after recovering from the breakdown of...

More buys for PFI
Acquisitive PFI Group has acquired Cestrian Imaging as part of its ongoing expansion drive.

Fespa outlines Covid-safe practices for Amsterdam show
Fespa has further outlined the Covid-safe practices and entry requirements in place for its returning flagship Global Print Expo later this month, following changes to restrictions in The Netherlands.

Bonacia moves into inkjet amid bumper recruitment drive
Bonacia has taken its first step into inkjet with the installation of a Canon i300 press and is also in the process of significantly boosting its headcount through the government’s Kickstart scheme.

Tributes paid to Geoff Pugh
Industry associates have paid tribute to Ipex stalwart Geoff Pugh, who has died aged 64.

HH swoops on Noosh
HH Global has made another substantial acquisition with the takeover of marketing execution platform Noosh.

Philtone co-founder mourned
Industry friends and colleagues are mourning Philtone Litho co-founder Phil Mercer, who died suddenly earlier this month.

New era to begin at Shotton mill
UPM has confirmed that newsprint production has ceased at its Shotton mill on Deeside, ahead of the mill’s conversion under its new owner.

Indian pre-media firm opens for UK business
SGO, the packaging repro services arm of the Chennai-headquartered pre-media training firm YesGo, has opened an office in the UK as it sets its sights on growing its business here and in Europe.

Weber takes Lombardi press in first for Evolve
Weber Packaging Solutions has installed the first Lombardi Converting Machinery flexo label line from Evolve since it became the Italian manufacturer's exclusive UK supplier.

Firm fined after health and safety breach
A paper recycling company has been fined £75,000 after a worker sustained multiple injuries after falling through a moving conveyor.

Moo enters drinkware market
Moo has launched its first ‘non paper’ product, in the form a characteristically luxe customisable water bottle.

Mediahuis eyeing German expansion with takeover talks
A Belgian media group that owns the Belfast Telegraph and news titles in Ireland is in talks over a possible takeover of a German publisher as it looks to expand its footprint into the country.