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Huge bill printing contract leads new tenders
A bill printing tender worth over £50m is by far the largest of the currently available new print tenders available via the government’s Find a Tender service.
Hundreds of thousands tune in to Fastsigns Manchester TikTok
Fastsigns Manchester has racked up hundreds of thousands of views on social media video platform TikTok with a series of football team and band-related print videos.
Kodak reports on Q1
Kodak’s sales were down in Q1 but boss Jim Continenza is confident the group is gearing up for growth.
Moss launches ‘banner-in-a-bag’ rental offering
Moss has launched an easy-to-install, transportable rental banner system designed to transform event spaces efficiently, cost-effectively, and sustainably.
New name and new investments for North West sign company
Skelmersdale-based Origin Sign, formerly Motion Graphix, is taking a fresh approach as it reshapes its business amid new investments.
Kilcoyne joins Solopress dream team
Solopress has snapped up Sarah Kilcoyne, who has joined the award-winning business in a new leadership role.
Flexpress shines with new Duplo embellisher
Leicester trade printer Flexpress has overhauled its embellishment capabilities with the installation of two brand-new Duplo machines, launching it into full B2 operation.
Friedheim snaps up GUK distribution deal
Post-press kit supplier Friedheim International has secured the rights to distribute GUK machinery in much of the UK.
Fujifilm plots growth through digital shift
Fujifilm’s Graphic Communications wing is set to be renamed ‘Printing and Solutions’ as part of the restructure that will see the operation become part of its Business Innovation division.
Inkthreadable phoenixes after Covid bubble bursts
Following a rapid expansion, on-demand apparel printer Inkthreadable has been bought in a pre-pack administration by Hyper Merch, the new company headed by its founding directors.
Colour printing pioneer lauded in new show and exhibit
Fans of printing history will be able to see an “exceptionally rare” early colour print have a starring role on TV, as it goes back on display at the historic Norfolk estate where it was uncovered.
Scotland’s oldest creative agencies merge
Scotland’s oldest marketing agency, Lewis Creative Consultants, has acquired fellow Edinburgh firm Tayburn in a six-figure cash and equity deal.
Screen targets POD, packaging
Sales and profits are up at Screen’s graphics division with the group expecting a boost in orders post-Drupa, with future plans including a move into packaging.
Jolly returns to Duplo in newly created strategic role
Peter Jolly has returned to Duplo International, where he began his industry career two decades ago, in a newly created role designed to drive growth at the post-press equipment manufacturer.
Sales growth at Ricoh print wing
Sales at Ricoh’s Graphic Communications wing have grown by 11.6% to ¥262.1bn (£1.35bn).