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Most-read of March rounds up industry closures and more

Our listicle of the most-read stories of March was dominated by the several recent business closures and restructures across the industry, although there was one very bright light amongst the doom and...

All business with 10-plus staff affected

New recycling rules come into place for businesses

Businesses with 10 or more employees will have to comply with new recycling rules, coming into force today (31 March).

Nearly 200 lots

Reflections kit up for sale

A wide range of equipment from Reflections Print Finishers has been put up for sale by the firm’s directors.

New Pro C7500 installed

Offsite Digital keeps nimble with new Ricoh

Offsite Digital has installed a brand-new Ricoh Pro C7500 digital toner press with neon, white and clear stations, replacing a nearly 10-year-old Ricoh Pro C7100 five-colour press.

Results based on strategy rather than luck

Sappi board game explores papermaking process

Sappi has been inspired by the world of board games to create a paper showcase with a difference.

New boss has journalism background

Reach CEO departs, CRO takes over

Reach CEO Jim Mullen has quit the media group to join The Jockey Club.

Vivid Veloblade Nexus installed

Tri Signs growth rockets, brings cutting in-house

Signage start-up Tri Signs has seen rocketing growth since expanding to permanent premises in early 2024, and has brought its cutting in-house, installing a Vivid Veloblade Nexus 2516 digital cutter...

'A true ambassador'

Creative papers champion Megan Simpkins to retire

GF Smith paper consultant Megan Simpkins will retire next week after more than four decades in print and paper.

Saica Flex officially launched its new machinery and facilities on 19 March
Supporting rapid growth

Saica Group to create 20 jobs with multimillion-pound investment

Saica Flex, the flexible packaging division of Saica Group, has invested €7.1m (£5.9m) in new machinery and facilities to support its rapid growth and continued journey towards enhanced production and...

Share price hits 52-week high

National World: another potential buyer emerges

The National World takeover saga rumbles on, with the emergence of a second possible bidder confirmed by the PLC.

A busy Highcon demo at Drupa 2024

Highcon to file for bankruptcy protection, hopes to restructure

Highcon Systems is seeking court protection to restructure its debt after orders worth millions of pounds were postponed in the light of geopolitical events and impending US tariffs.

Nothing for business confidence

Little change as Reeves scrimps and saves in Spring Statement

Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement contained few surprises for the print industry, with no new tax raises announced, and cuts to the civil service, welfare and benefits used to push forward new defence...

Added firepower

Rapidity expands luxe packaging setup, grows team

Rapidity has boosted its luxury packaging offering after taking on key staff from the former British Looseleaf business along with some specialist equipment.

Lifelong friendships made

Walsh leaves Kodak after ‘unforgettable journey’

Long-standing Kodak sales VP Phil Walsh is leaving the company after more than 20 years.

(L-R) Graham Davey and Jake Davey from Artisan Signs with James Argent from Agfa
Will support the exhibition trade

Artisan Signs returns to Agfa for new install

Artisan Signs has invested in a 3.2m-wide Agfa Anapurna Ciervo H3200 hybrid wide-format inkjet printer, two years after it took on an Avinci dye-sub.