Global packaging giant Essentra has launched its first UK-wide National Apprenticeship Programme, which will see it take on 20 apprentices over the next year.

Grafenia has reported strong print sales in March in a trading update ahead of its year-end, although it described business as “mixed”.

Xaar has officially opened its new 3D centre in Nottingham, part of its plan to develop high-volume 3D printing technology.

Adare SEC (Secure Essential Communications) looks set to relocate its production operation in Guildford to the Nottingham site it acquired last year, putting at least 35 jobs at risk.

The Home Office has issued a tender for the design and production of the new British passports, worth £490m, with expiry of the current contract due in 2019.

The first annual review by the Pre-Pack Pool shows that the vast majority of connected party pre-packs are not being referred to it for an opinion, resulting in the BPIF to call for an ‘action plan’...

Roland DG has launched a partnership with software developer Custom Gateway to integrate hardware and software in order to deliver customised products on-demand.

Kodak has reversed its decision to sell off its Prosper and Ultrastream inkjet operations and will now retain them, after the offers received “did not reflect the value of the business”.

Trade finisher Filmdie has bought new binding and trimming kit to bring PUR and EVA binding in-house as it aims to boost turnover by 25%.

Magazine printer Park Communications has printed three issues of Emma, a magazine showcasing content from residents at homeless hostel Arlington.

Packaging pre-press specialist Reproflex 3 has installed a Zünd G3 digital cutting table to automate polymer plate production and bring plate finishing in-house.