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Plastic packaging giant Coveris has acquired New Zealand-based flexible packaging company Elldex Packaging Solutions, in a deal worth NZ$30m (£14m).

Konica Minolta is set to reveal more details about its KM-1 B2 inkjet press at next month’s London Digital Printing Forum, which the company is also sponsoring.

A1 Trade Print has rebranded with a new name that better reflects its security print expertise.

The Tall Group has bought Lisburn-based DLRS (NI) Ltd allowing it to move into the standard cheque and credit books segment of the cheque printing market.

Commercial printer Kaymar Print has invested in a Mimaki CJV150-107 integrated printer-cutter to enable it to increase its service offering.

Italian equipment manufacturer Valiani has launched a new entry-level flatbed plotter and signed a UK distribution deal with Morgana.­

More packaging work, a more diverse client base, investment and a move more into service provision are top of the to-do list of Elanders’ new managing director, who starts on Monday.

Fast-growing printer Spingold Design & Print has invested in a Ricoh Pro C7100 digital press and two Duplo finishing devices to boost its productivity and further enhance its service offering.

Apex Digital Graphics has moved to new premises in its hometown of Hemel Hempstead.

Trade printer Bayliss Printing Company has more than doubled its pressroom capacity after buying its first B1 press.