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Digital Drupa launches next week
Messe Düsseldorf’s online Drupa platform goes live next week when it will launch with a state of the nation panel discussion and a deep dive into the expo's virtual offering, Drupa Preview.

Awesome Merchandise launches grant scheme
Awesome Merchandise has launched a £15,000 grant scheme to help support people in the creative industries who’ve been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Boss boosts digital options
Boss Print has upgraded its digital firepower with a new HP Indigo 7900 as it looks to expand its creative options and boost its bottom line.

Cards-x sets up UK operation
German ID card specialist Cards-x has opened a UK operation to respond to growth opportunities partially accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Jaymar Packaging upgrades plate production
Jaymar Packaging has upgraded its platesetting after taking delivery of a secondhand Agfa Avalon N8 engine.

Landa's Dempsey promoted to new role
Landa Digital Printing has promoted Mark Dempsey to a new global role.

Print's plight highlighted in Sky News report
Sky News has responded to the IPIA and BAPC's repeated calls to the national media to highlight the plight of thousands of print businesses facing closure by the end of the year without support.

Nick Dixon leaves HH for next challenge
Nick Dixon has left HH Global 20 months after selling Blueberry Wave to the fast-expanding marketing services group.

Westdale Press calls in administrators
Westdale Press has gone into administration after being fatally wounded by the double-whammy of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Parrot Print in Epson spend after bumper lockdown boost
Personalised photo canvas printing business Parrot Print has invested in its fourth Epson SureColor SC-S80600 following a period of record growth.

Nettl doubles scholarship places
Grafenia is doubling the number of places available on its Nettl Academy Scholarship scheme after signing up the first batch of scholars.

Roy Eccles RIP
Roy Eccles, who has died aged 93, worked in the printing industry for more than 50 years, covering the whole second half of the 20th Century and into the 21st.

Fespa forges ahead with Global Expo
Fespa has launched the visitor promo campaign for next March’s Global Expo and reaffirmed its commitment to do everything possible to ensure a successful event.

KPM Group acquires TMB Mailing
Print production and mailing house KPM Group has acquired fellow Kent-based business TMB Mailing.

BPIF partners with Aston Lark
The BPIF has launched a new industry insurance scheme which it believes betters or at least matches those currently available.