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World Wrap Masters returns for Fespa 2018
The World Wrap Masters is returning to Fespa next month with teams battling it out in a series of timed wrapping competitions.
Grafenia issues new shares to boost M&A plans
Grafenia is set to raise more than £3m via a share placing aimed at boosting the group’s plans to build up a nationwide network of signage businesses through targeted acquisitions.
More continental buys on the cards at Walstead
Walstead has further European buys in its sights after posting a huge jump in turnover in the first full year of consolidated results for the existing group.
Propack takes on first client services apprentice
Propack Direct Mail has appointed an apprentice for its client services department.
CMA will probe Trinity Mirror's N&S deal
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has officially launched an investigation into Trinity Mirror’s acquisition of Northern & Shell’s publishing assets.
Zenith targets efficiency boost with first Speedmaster long perfector
Zenith Media has invested in its first Heidelberg Speedmaster long perfector to increase its efficiency.
Opus Trust parts company with CEO
Opus Trust Marketing (OTM) chief executive Paul Brough has stepped down from the company after almost five years in the top job.
Executive changes at Kodak
Kodak’s Brad Kruchten is to retire later this month after 36 years at the company, and will be replaced at the helm of its worldwide printing business with another long-serving executive.
Ultrachem future unclear as business fails
Pressroom consumables manufacturer and supplier Ultrachem has gone into administration.
McGowans poised to ramp up Nozomi output
McGowans is aiming to dramatically increase the amount of display work it produces for UK and European customers on the back of its investment in an EFI Nozomi C18000 high-speed inkjet corrugated...
Fire-hit printer back in business following kit refresh
An East Sussex-based commercial printer that experienced a fire late last year is back in full production after replacing fire damaged kit with a raft of new machinery.
Smith steps up as new MD at First Move
Rachel Smith has been appointed to replace David Amor as managing director at direct mail house First Move Direct Marketing.
MBO team targets growth as XIC founder steps aside
XIC managing director Bill Fawcett has sold the business he founded 32 years ago to an MBO team led by director of operations Murray Alexander.
Interprint enhances lamination capability with Foliant buy
Interprint has boosted its in-house lamination services after investing in a B2-plus Foliant Mercury 530SF laminator.
Fastsigns outlines growth plans as two more centres gain Idealliance qualification
Sign and display franchise Fastsigns has achieved Idealliance G7 Master Qualification at two more of its UK centres and revealed its growth plans for the remainder of the year.