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RMC Digital boosts market position with HB modular sign acquisition
Wide-format trade firm RMC Digital has acquired the Modular Sign System (MSS) division of Warwickshire signage and display specialist Workshop2.

Epson tackling systems breach
Some of Epson’s systems in East Asia have been accessed by an unauthorised third party.

Pantone launches new colour trends tool
Pantone has launched a new colour intelligence and forecasting tool that integrates with its Pantone Connect system.

Walstead EU boss to leave group
Walstead’s recently appointed CEO for its EU operations has decided to leave the business, in a surprise move that comes just two months after he took up the new role.

Young entrepreneur finds sweet smell of success
A niche print business set up by an apprentice who completed his print qualification in double quick time has been recognised in a business awards scheme.

QPS Print picks up second Colorado
Stoke-on-Trent wide-format firm QPS Print has installed a second Canon Colorado 1650 roll-to-roll printer, with director Russ Fairweather calling the decision a “no-brainer”.

Ricoh to host second annual Print Evolution Live event
Ricoh’s Print Evolution Live event will return for its second outing in October and aims to showcase some of the new print technologies as seen at Drupa in Düsseldorf earlier this year.

Fespa UK brings sustainability whizz Jon Hutton on board
Jon Hutton has officially joined the Fespa UK team, after working with the association for three years as an independent advisor.

Statex overhauls wide-format wing in company-wide spend
Commercial printer Statex has overhauled its wide-format capabilities as part of an £800,000 technology blitz intended to bring the company up to the cutting edge.

IPIA to unveil new print research project at Annual Conference
The IPIA will use its Annual Conference to inspire attendees to help navigate new markets and find routes to growth, while also serving as the launchpad for the association’s new national print...

GMD installs SwissQprint Nyala with Compass support
GMD Print & Install (GMD) has purchased a new SwissQprint Nyala 4 with the support of a tailored payment plan from the manufacturer and Compass Business Finance.

Messe revamps executive remits
Messe Düsseldorf has revamped the responsibilities of its senior management team which means a change of managing director for Drupa.

Haybrooke expands partnerships and reveals new quoting interface
Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has secured strategic partnerships with two new office sector buying groups and revealed that it will be launching a new quoting interface for its PDQ Print Hub...

Industry output and order growth slow and steady in Q2
The slow and steady improvement for output and order growth in the UK’s printing and printed packaging industry continued in Q2 2024 according to the BPIF’s latest Printing Outlook report.

Denmaur brings Townsends in-house for Carton Board division
Denmaur Paper Media has formalised its cartonboard operations with the creation of a dedicated internal division, run by Clive Townsend, formerly of Townsend Board.