Leicester trade printer Flexpress has overhauled its embellishment capabilities with the installation of two brand-new Duplo machines, launching it into full B2 operation.

Fujifilm’s Graphic Communications wing is set to be renamed ‘Printing and Solutions’ as part of the restructure that will see the operation become part of its Business Innovation division.

Massivit will formally launch its new entry-level large-format 3D printer at Drupa.

Following a rapid expansion, on-demand apparel printer Inkthreadable has been bought in a pre-pack administration by Hyper Merch, the new company headed by its founding directors.

Fans of printing history will be able to see an “exceptionally rare” early colour print have a starring role on TV, as it goes back on display at the historic Norfolk estate where it was uncovered.

Scotland’s oldest marketing agency, Lewis Creative Consultants, has acquired fellow Edinburgh firm Tayburn in a six-figure cash and equity deal.

Sales and profits are up at Screen’s graphics division with the group expecting a boost in orders post-Drupa, with future plans including a move into packaging.

Hemel Hempstead-based kit supplier Friedheim International has added two new label finishing machines from Swiss manufacturer Blumer to its portfolio.

Peter Jolly has returned to Duplo International, where he began his industry career two decades ago, in a newly created role designed to drive growth at the post-press equipment manufacturer.

Sales at Ricoh’s Graphic Communications wing have grown by 11.6% to ¥262.1bn (£1.35bn).