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Heidelberg UK hosts Grazia fashion shoot
Heidelberg UK was the backdrop for some industrial couture when Grazia magazine took over its Brentford showroom for a fashion shoot.

No deal Brexit assessment: industry response
Print and paper industry business leaders have reacted to the government’s latest impact assessment report on a possible no deal Brexit.

Accent takes new Matrix for 'extra touch of glitz'
Accent Commercial Resources has invested in a Vivid Matrix MX-530s laminator which brings the firm’s foil-blocking capabilities in-house for the first time.

Repro entrepreneur Roy Holmes passes away
Roy Holmes, who was a leading light in the repro business during its glory years, has died aged 76.

Two Sides takes on greenwash at councils
Two Sides has highlighted unsubstantiated environmental claims at local authorities and challenged the government to enforce compliance.

Heanue's successor unveiled
Heidelberg has appointed the successor for UK managing director Gerard Heanue, who retires at the end of April.

Booths Print invests in cutting
Booths Print has increased its finishing productivity after investing in a 2.5x1.6m Titanium 2516 cutting table.

YPP to launch personalisation service with £1m funding
YPP Group is set to launch its new licensed personalised merchandise business following a £1m investment from a local business fund.

Hart takes Dantex PicoColour for flexibility and speed
Hart Label Solutions has expanded its digital capabilities with a Dantex PicoColour UV inkjet label press.

Superior streamlines leaflet process with MBO line
Superior Creative Services has installed a digital finishing line from MBO, at a cost of around £400,000, which will make operations on its Muller Martini Concepta press more efficient.

Dudfields set to enter liquidation
Edward Dudfield appears to have closed its doors and is poised to go into liquidation with a creditor shortfall in excess of £900,000 after more than 70 years of trading.

Charapak sold in pre-pack deal
CBS Packaging has bought the intellectual property, name and various assets of corrugated packaging manufacturer Charapak in a pre-pack deal after the company fell into administration for the second...

Scheufelen files for insolvency again
German paper mill Scheufelen has filed for insolvency again, according to German media reports.

Bid tabled for stricken Arjowiggins sites
An offer has been tabled for some of the Arjowiggins paper mills currently in administration, with a recently-formed UK company named as a potential buyer.

Fretwell takes on Versafire to boost digital post-MBO
Fretwell Print & Design is eyeing continued growth following an MBO with the installation of a new Versafire EV digital printer from Heidelberg.