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Liquidators appointed at Blackwell Print
Liquidators are now in place at historic Great Yarmouth-based printer Blackwell Print, which closed its doors at the end of February.

Platinum Print refreshes kit in efficiency boost
Platinum Print has installed a new Ricoh toner press, laminator, guillotine and bander in an effort to aid efficiency across the business’ operations.

Atlas tables cash offer for De La Rue
Bank of England printer De La Rue is set to be de-listed from the stock exchange after the group’s board recommended a £263m cash offer from US private equity firm Atlas Holdings – although rival bids...

Palm offers to acquire five corrugated box plants from International Paper
German paper and packaging group Palm has made an offer to acquire five corrugated box plants from International Paper (IP).

John Lewis launches new glossy publication
John Lewis is supporting its Home brand with the launch of a new, glossy home publication.

Duo disqualified over BBL
Two directors of a graphic design, marketing and print business have been barred for abusing the Bounce Back Loan scheme.

Brand Packaging Network launch aims to transform packaging into dynamic media channel
The Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) has announced the launch of the Interactive Brand Packaging Network (IBPN), a new initiative that aims to establish packaging as a...

Discount Displays eyes up fresh avenues following Zünd install
Croydon signage and exhibition specialist Discount Displays has installed a new Zünd G3 L-3200 digital cutter, opening up new revenue streams for the business.

Visual Print and Design expands premises, adds merch showroom
Lincoln commercial printer Visual Print and Design has moved to a new facility, expanding its operational footprint with a large mezzanine, workshop and separate offices, to help drive ambitious...

Snuggle offers new trade DTF service
Garment printing specialist Snuggle has launched a new trade service for direct-to-film (DTF) transfers.

Swype makes super swap with HP 7900 install
Digital card manufacturer Swype installed a brand-new HP Indigo 7900 digital press in late January, replacing an older Indigo 5600 press.

Asteria Group continues growth with Irish acquisition
Asteria Labels & Packaging Group has continued on its acquisitive growth path after acquiring Dublin business Label World.

Eight Group’s Lance Hill wins CEO of the Year award, teases inkjet move
Lance Hill, CEO of Nottingham marketing firm Eight Group, was named CEO of the Year at a packed ceremony for the BizX Awards.

Highcon up for sale
Digital post-press equipment developer Highcon Systems is now officially up for sale.

Hollywood Monster ups productivity with SwissQprint Kudu
Birmingham-based wide-format print specialist Hollywood Monster has installed a SwissQprint Kudu flatbed printer to enhance its productivity and quality, as well as sustainability.