Retail and POS specialist CP Arts has taken the final step in its digital transition with the installation of a new Agfa Jeti Tauro 3300 UHS printer at its Exeter site.

Epson will use Drupa to showcase a variety of product offerings for industrial printing as well as highlighting growing opportunities for localised production at the point of demand.

Nottingham Trade Finishers has ceased trading after being hit with a downturn in business and increased costs.

Vehicle and livery firm Wednesbury Car & Commercials (WCC) has begun printing in-house after taking delivery of a Mimaki JV300-160plus printer-cutter from CMYUK.

Bobst will take the wraps off a new all-in-one digital line for folding cartons at Drupa, where its exhibit will major on zero fault packaging production.

Wide-format and promotional print specialist UK Printing Company (UKPC) has undergone a pre-pack sale to S43 Trading Limited, a new company set up by UKPC director Adam Robinson.

International Paper Company has provided an update on its possible offer for DS Smith, which would see the US company acquire DS Smith’s entire issued and to be issued share capital.

The Arden Group has acquired Lasercomb Dies, whose 80 staff and operations will continue as normal following the completion of the deal.

Royal Mail has submitted its proposals for reform of its Universal Service Obligation, including changes to bulk mail and Second Class delivery frequencies. And the group has also appointed a new CEO.

Software Circle has sold its Printing.com domain name for nearly £2m but has also been hit by yet more costs related to the collapse of Works Manchester.