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HP Q3 sales up on 2020 but down on Q2
HP has reported that its sales for Q3 are up year-on-year, but down on the previous quarter.

Report: Landa could float on Nasdaq
Landa Digital Printing could float on the US Nasdaq exchange with a valuation of $2bn (£1.46bn) according to a report in the Israeli financial tech press.

Super-Wide pushes green agenda
Wide-format trade printer Super-Wide Digital has signed a deal with CMYUK that it hopes will accelerate adoption of sustainable substrates by its clients.

Irish group expands UK mailing footprint
A Dublin-headquartered software business has made a double acquisition that includes Scottish marketing communications specialist Forth Communication.

Macfarlane reports bumper revenue and profit growth
Macfarlane Group has seen its sales jump by over a quarter and its pre-tax profit more than double in its half year results.

Hubergroup announces global price rise
Hubergroup has announced a worldwide price increase on its products citing a “massive rise” in raw material and transport costs.

Agfa's offset wing back in the black, Ipagsa to shut
Agfa’s Offset Solutions business is back in the black in Q2, with sales up 20% and a near-€11m (£9.4m) improvement in EBITDA compared to last year – but a fresh restructure will involve the closure of...

Arrow Film moves to water-based process
Flexible packaging printer Arrow Film Converters has initiated its move over to an innovative water-based inks process following the successful completion of trials.

JICMail results show mail helped to encourage consumers back in store
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q2 2021, which highlights the crucial role mail played in encouraging consumers back into shops as coronavirus lockdown...

VMC opens registrations and outlines agenda
Registrations have opened for the eighth Visual Media Conference (VMC), which will take place across three days next month with a hybrid programme of live-streamed and pre-recorded sessions.

Precision Proco commits to Tharstern
Precision Proco Group has stuck with long-standing partner Tharstern after a post-merger review of the group’s MIS requirements.

Service Graphics takes UK first for new mailing operation
Service Graphics has installed the UK’s first Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7100 at a new direct mail operation in the west country.

KJS Print to Mail in first paper wrap investment
KJS Print to Mail has made its first move into paper wrapping after investing circa-£250,000 in a refurbished CMC machine.

Overmatter: Mad merch
Love, laugh, argue, shop. With the current series of Love Island reaching its conclusion, ITV and partner Monterosa Productions have expanded the range of personalised merchandise available for fans...

Stunning wrap for Selfridges Birmingham
A major renovation project at Selfridges’ landmark Birmingham store has involved the production of a huge and complex artwork to wrap the building – a world record breaker in terms of its scale.