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Preston Brook is capable of processing 500–600 million packs a year
New kit installed

APS reveals further investment in secure print capabilities

APS Group has added a raft of additional kit and made a new senior hire to support the expansion of its secure Customer Communication Management facility in Preston Brook near Runcorn, which included...

'Strong progress' at growth engines

Agfa's digital printing business grows as ink sales boom

Agfa’s Digital Print & Chemicals operation overtook Radiology last year to become its biggest division – with inkjet ink sales up 14%, boosted by the conversion of former Inca customers.

Will push and test the press 'to the max'

Delta Group signs for world's first Agfa SpeedSet

The Delta Group is poised to install the world’s first Agfa SpeedSet Orca single-pass B1 inkjet press.

First buy in the UK

Indian coding specialist acquires UK partner in £1m deal

Indian coding and marking specialist Control Print has acquired a controlling stake in the UK’s Codeology Group.

The Horizon HT-300 joins six other Horizon machines at Flexpress
Another Horizon for the firm

Flexpress drives automation with Horizon trimmer

Leicester trade firm Flexpress installed a new Horizon HT-300 iCE trimmer in late February, boosting automated production in the process.

Plus5's new 700sqm site is shared with fellow printers Tadberry Evedale and Bluwave
Relocation and cooperation in South London

Plus5 and Tadberry Evedale move site together

Plus5 Print & Digital has taken on a new lease in Beckenham, South-East London, bringing fellow printer Tadberry Evedale along in the move, and has installed a brand-new Xerox Versant 280 digital...

Investigators discovered the company had made false and misleading statements
Amount applied for did not reflect actual sales

Co-directors barred over BBL

Two co-directors of a branding and signage business have been disqualified for abusing the Bounce Back Loan scheme.

The new facility is built on the mill’s existing estate
New 1,400sqm production site

Romiley steps into print conversion with e-commerce win

Stockport recycled board manufacturer Romiley has nearly finished construction on a new 1,400sqm production facility to produce board envelopes for an e-commerce giant.

Direct-to-consumer push

Worldwide expansion for William Morris designs

Sanderson Design Group has struck a deal to expand the availability of products featuring the iconic designs of William Morris via a new e-commerce venture.

Literacy project on a tight deadline

Pureprint whips up Welsh book for Wrexham

Sussex-headquartered Pureprint has produced a special Welsh-language book for Wrexham AFC, in partnership with specialist multilingual non-profit publisher NABU and HP.

IWD24's theme is #InspireInclusion, aiming to make women wlecome wherever they are
Theme underscores crucial role of inclusion

Industry women celebrate IWD2024

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 is underway, with the theme #InspireInclusion encouraging people around the world to make society a place where women feel welcome and encouraged wherever they...

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith
Andrew King would be CEO of the enlarged group

Mondi and DS Smith make agreement in principle on combination

The boards of Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith, according to a statement published yesterday...

New tech meets sustainability

Ricoh plans 'spectacular immersive experience' at Drupa

Ricoh has released more details about its plans for the ‘Henkakuverse’ at the upcoming Drupa expo, including an expansion of its creature-based product names.

New sales direction

Bex Design & Print revamps sales under Justin Bennett

Bex Design & Print has set its sights on growth following the appointment of a new sales director, Justin Bennett, to the firm in October 2023.

More than 2,250 roles impacted

UPM preps for temporary layoffs

UPM is consulting with employees over potential temporary layoffs at three divisions in Finland, including UPM Communications Papers.