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Coronavirus hits PPE supplies
Printers have been warned to keep a close eye on their stocks of personal protective equipment (PPE) with the coronavirus outbreak causing a global spike in demand for certain products.

Paragon appoints new CEO as Crean changes role
Sean Shine has stepped up to the chief executive role at Paragon Group and has set his sights on taking the £1bn business to the "next level".

Superfast Labels in Konica Minolta spend
Superfast Labels has bought a Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230 digital toner press in order to improve its fast-turnaround services.

£200m government print tender goes live
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has opened a new print tender worth £200m as it seeks a single supplier to host and manage its new print buying platform.

Fespa speaks out on coronavirus situation
Fespa is “actively monitoring all developments” related to the coronavirus outbreak, with just over five weeks to go until this year’s show in Madrid.

Langley: aggressive sales stance to continue at Manroland
Langley Holdings chairman Tony Langley has instructed the team at Manroland Sheetfed to continue with its “gloves off” sales initiative after the business secured a big jump in incoming orders.

Stationers' Apprentice event set for Guildhall return
The Stationers’ Company will take its apprenticeship event into its third year with another two-day run at Guildhall, London.

MAMS expands with new site
Mailing & Marketing Solutions (MAMS) has expanded its paper wrapping capabilities by setting up a new site – becoming the UK’s largest user of CMC wrapping machines in the process.

KB Digital enhances book finishing with Morgana spend
KB Digital has bolstered its finishing capabilities after taking on a Morgana PowerSquare 160 bookletmaker.

HP to update on Q1 earnings before responding to Xerox
HP wants its shareholders to have “full information” on its earnings and inherent value before it responds to Xerox’s increased bid for the company.

Sappi Paper Machine 2 future under consultation
Sappi Europe has started a consultation process with employees at its Stockstadt mill to identify viable alternatives for its Paper Machine 2, as it aims to “adjust its capacity in line with market...

JPI Media no longer ‘actively exploring sale’
The chief executive of JPI Media has told staff the business is “not actively exploring a sale” at present.

De La Rue appoints interim CFO
De La Rue has appointed an interim finance chief to plug the gap left by Helen Willis, who left the company abruptly just over a fortnight ago.

Heidelberg confirms Q3 results and outlines outlook
Heidelberg has confirmed the key figures from its preliminary Q3 report, which was published last month, and outlined its plans to “sustainably improve its profitability and liquidity”.

HH Global wins Co-op and Nisa contract
HH Global has been awarded a multi-year contract by Co-op and Nisa covering print and POS following a competitive tender process.