Independent paper merchant Premier Paper Group has provided support to Crowborough-based Longridge Print, helping to fund a UK project for the Friends of Chernobyl’s Children charity.

Hybrid Services will use next month’s TCT Show as the venue for the UK show debut of Mimaki’s 3DUJ-553 3D printer.

Growing design and print company Hoggett Creative is to take on Tharstern as its first-ever MIS provider to aid its continued progress.

Awesome Merchandise has smashed its crowdfunding target and has now entered an ‘overfunding’ phase.

Heidelberg has provided an update on its Omnifire 4D printing system following a customer event in Germany, reporting it now has “double-digit” installs of the technology worldwide.

Bakergoodchild has boosted its mail insertion capabilities with the addition of a Kern 3500 high-speed system.

Unite members at Communisis’ cheque operations base in Crewe have voted in favour of strike action after rejecting an offer from the company to resolve a pay dispute.

Grafenia has switched to what it says is a more environmentally friendly laminate for all its products as it looks to further bolster its green credentials.

Royal Mail is to appeal a £50m fine imposed by Ofcom for breach of competition law.

Harper Adams University has completed its first year-long course in packaging design, styling and innovation for the food sector.

The latest folder-gluer range from Turkish manufacturer Duran, the Alius series, has been unveiled by UK distributor Friedheim and is due to begin shipping at the start of 2019.

Finishing specialist Alchemy Coatings has been placed into administration but its sister company Silk Hat Greetings has adopted the trading name and will continue trading the business.