Back in their schooldays, friends Lynn Russell and Cath Maybin had no idea that in the future they would be joint directors of a successful contract packing, handwork and finishing company.

Printer and bookbinder Deanprint has invested in a bespoke Smyth Magnum 75 large-format book sewing machine to increase production capacity.

Digital and litho printer GKD has invested in a used six-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster CD102, plus coater, as part of an on-going expansion plan.

Colour management firm GMG UK is offering a free ISO colour health-check in connection with its partnership at Duplo’s Northern Lights event, which is taking place in Manchester on 10 and 11 March.

Signage firm Contract Sign Systems has invested in the UK’s first Canon Océ Arizona 6160 XTS wide-format flatbed printer.

Women will be taking centre stage in an all-female panel at the Big Print Debate, which is taking place during the annual Packaging Innovations show at Birmingham’s NEC on 26 February.

Display and signage specialist Projects & Print has invested in an Agfa Anapurna M2500i high-speed UV-curable inkjet system, the first to be installed in the UK.

Packaging firm Bridger Packaging has invested in a refurbished six-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 with coater to produce a range of short-run cartons.

According to Ordnance Survey (OS), paper maps are having a renaissance.

Trade finisher Wrap & Pack Solutions (W&P) has expanded its services after investing in a Horizon BQ-280 PUR single-clamp perfect binder.