Apex Digital Graphics has signed an exclusive UK & Ireland CTP and plate distribution deal that managing director Bob Usher said could offer a 30% saving over the "big three".

Organisers of Packaging Innovations have announced further details about some of the new products that will be launched at next month's event.

Trade finisher Kaps Finishing has invested in three new Robatech and Stahl machines to enable it to boost its in-house service offerings.

Wide-format specialist Atlantic Tech Services has moved to larger premises to support its continued growth.

Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Ireland distributor Hybrid Services will launch a raft of new wide-format printers for the sign and graphics sector at Sign & Digital UK 2015.

Finishing manufacturer Ibis will demonstrate two new Smart-binder features at the 11th Hunkeler Innovationdays exhibition in Switzerland next month.

Manroland Sheetfed has imposed short-time working on approximately 800 staff at its manufacturing facility in Offenbach, according to German media reports.

Healeys Print Group has invested £350,000 in a complete refurbishment of its digital print department on the back of 40% digital revenue growth in the past 13 months.

Exhibition and event project management specialist Rocket plans to further expand its salesforce this year to aid expansion following a 17% turnover growth in 2014.

Webmart chief executive Simon Biltcliffe is offering free mentoring and advice to print start-ups in the form of 10-minute sessions via Skype.

Commercial printer Greenhouse Graphics has invested around £500,000 in a Komori Lithrone S429 with H-UV curing to benefit from its production efficiencies and environmental credentials.

The government's drive to cut business regulation via its 'One-in, Two-out' rule has saved companies £10bn over the past four years, according to business minister Matthew Hancock.