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Integrates with workflow data to make suggestions

HP unveils AI-powered chatbot for printers

HP has unveiled what it claims is the industry’s first AI-powered chatbot specifically designed for print.

Sterling reputation earned over long service

Wayne Bellchamber celebrates 50 years at Beamglow

Wayne Bellchamber has celebrated his 50th year at Cambridgeshire luxury packaging firm Beamglow.

'Nonstop' production and enhanced efficiency

Cimpress agrees biggest investment yet with HP

Cimpress has confirmed a mega-spend on HP technology that could involve as many as 20 B2 digital presses.

Print inspired names

Houses on former Bath Press site go up for sale as construction begins

Around 260 houses, apartments and office spaces on the former site of the iconic Bath Press have gone up for sale, with some townhouses priced at nearly £1m.

Instrumental in shaping strategy, culture and commercial success

Denmaur's Doug Jessop sets retirement date

Denmaur’s Doug Jessop is set to retire this summer after 42 “non-stop” years in the paper industry.

Newco managing cash 'judiciously'

Pre-pack publisher Unbound leaves £2.4m hole in creditors

Crowd-funded publisher Unbound, sold in a March pre-pack administration deal to a new company set up by its director and CEO, left an estimated total deficiency for unsecured creditors of £2.4m...

Input needed

Printing Charity seeks ‘True Picture of People in Print’ ahead of 200th anniversary

The Printing Charity is seeking answers about the state of the profession, as it evaluates its position ahead of its 200th anniversary in 2027.

Excited about fresh opportunity

Nick Stagg takes up new role at Augustus Martin

Long-serving SMP Group sales and marketing director Nick Stagg has joined Augustus Martin in a new business development role. 

Uses new Aquafuze ink

Equinox Group embraces 'performance, planet and partnership' with first Acuity Triton

Equinox Group has become the first company to invest in Fujifilm’s new Acuity Triton printer with Aquafuze water-based UV ink.

Growth to slow over next two years

UK ad spend rose 10.4% in 2024

UK ad spend showed strong growth in 2024, rising 10.4% to a total of £42.6bn. Growth of 6.3% is predicted in 2025, and 5.6% in 2026, with forecasts downgraded slightly thanks to the destabilising...

Returning capital to shareholders

Macfarlane plans share buyback, confident on outlook

Macfarlane Group is planning a £4m share buyback and has reported positive momentum and a strong performance at its manufacturing operations, despite a challenging market.

Device removed from display

Vivid takes legal action over VeloTaper copy

There was some unexpected drama at last week’s Fespa show, after Vivid Laminating Technologies' legal team issued a cease and desist order against a Chinese exhibitor with a product withdrawn from...

Seamless transition promised

Paragon rebrands Communisis wing

The Communisis name has been consigned to the history books after a rebrand by Communisis Brand Deployment owner Paragon, with the business renamed Paragon Global Brands.

Mark Pinder fell from a height of approximately three metres. Image: HSE
Failed to provide a robust safe system of work

Paper sack firm fined more than £500k after fatality

A leading manufacturer of paper sacks has been fined more than £530,000 after a worker fell to his death during a night shift.

The two businesses forming Propelis have a joint history of over 150 years
"Defining moment"

SGS and SGK become Propelis following merger

SGS & Co and SGK have finalised a merger and become the Propelis family of brands.