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Virtual.Drupa readies busy schedule for next week
Drupa has signed up a number of high-profile participants for its upcoming virtual event, which kicks off in a week’s time.

Coker Expo supports new business with Latex R2000 Plus
Coker Expo has taken on a new HP Latex R2000 Plus printer to support the launch of its new lightbox business arm.

MacroArt launches new initiative to reduce environmental impact
Wide-format printer MacroArt has commissioned a formal ‘top to bottom’ review of its green credentials from Green Circle Solutions as part of a new initiative to reduce its environmental impact.

Sarpak acquired by Sphere
Household packaging specialist the Sphere Group has strengthened its position in the UK after its subsidiary Alfaplas acquired Sarpak.

De La Rue pays back furlough support
De La Rue has become the latest industry business to repay the government support it received through the furlough scheme.

Brunel calendar and promo brands set for £300k spend
Calendar and promotional products specialist Novercal, which operates under the Brunel Trade Services and Brunel Promotions brands, has launched a three-year £300,000 investment drive with a site move...

Presses roll for Prince Philip tributes
Newspaper and magazine printers swung into action over the weekend producing special issues to mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Opus Trust makes new senior hire
Opus Trust Communications has appointed a former Royal Mail senior manager as its new head of customer relationships and development.

Step Two boost as businesses reopen
With shoppers pictured queuing up at some retail destinations today, print’s own High Street businesses are looking forward to a return to a more normal way of trading.

CMS revamps digital offering
Central Mailing Services (CMS) has spent around £430,000 revamping its digital print production offering with new engines from Konica Minolta and Xerox to keep up with demand.

CPI to exit commercial print
CPI Group is planning to cease third-party commercial work at its CPI Colour operation after the pandemic hit volumes, with the group set to focus on its core books business.

Moonpig adds Team GB products
Moonpig has agreed a new collaboration with Team GB for a range of personalised gifting products ahead of this summer’s Tokyo Olympics.

Aztec ups capacity with latest install round
Aztec Label has made a raft of new investments to enhance its capacity and productivity.

Willday scoops Selfridges spot with plantable books
SME printer Willday Printers has scooped a prestigious spot in Selfridges & Co’s Project Earth initiative for its Willsow range of plantable children’s books made with seeded paper.

Mail Boxes Etc UK business acquired by MBE Worldwide
Mail Boxes Etc’s UK operation MBE UK & Ireland has been acquired by MBE Worldwide as the Milan-based company continues to expand its community of directly operated countries.