Design

A series of events aimed at printers and other graphic professionals looking to grow and futureproof their businesses will return to Manchester next week.

Leeds-based design studio Split has set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s largest letterpress printing press.

Reflex Group has set up a new design and proofing service, Proof Plus, that is intended to improve accuracy of proofing and packaging design across a range a wide range of product types.

Subscription-based business models could offer an opportunity for printers, according to the DMA.

Claverley Group has moved into the print management sector with the acquisition of Surrey-based Cubiquity.

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

Design consultancy Lasercut London has invested in new Roland DG technology to help it meet increasing client requests for brand-matched colours.

Paper merchant Fedrigoni has launched a new design compendium, Fedrigoni 365, with contributions from numerous leading creatives.

Large-format printer RGL Displays has installed a 1.5m-wide HP DesignJet Z6800 Photo Production Printer.

Two Peterborough-based printers, Printmarshall and the Creative Company, have merged to form Printmarshall Creative.

Boss Print has unveiled Robox – a handmade box that can be shaped into the body of a robot – to show off “the creative power of print”.

Antalis has launched its inaugural ‘Antalis International Design Award’ competition.