Maddie Ballard

Arden achieves green accreditation
Arden Dies and Arden Engraving, both part of the Arden Group, have become the first die-making and engraving companies in the UK to achieve ISO 14001 accreditation.

Inspirwood spreads rainbow positivity
Wood-printing company Inspirwood has launched a printed wooden rainbow campaign to support charities and spread cheer during a challenging time.

Encore Envelopes expands offering
Encore Envelopes has begun producing envelopes with a wider range of coatings and embossing options to increase the potential for clients to stand out from the crowd.

Kern appoints new UK head of sales
Mailing and packaging equipment specialist Kern has welcomed David Cox as its UK head of sales, a newly-created position intended to capitalise on recent product additions.

Canon launches UVgel Wallpaper Factory
Canon has partnered with wide-format finishing kit manufacturer Fotoba to open up wallpaper revenue streams for new and existing Colorado users.

Consumers back paper-based packaging
A new study, conducted just before the lockdown, has reported that just shy of two-thirds of consumers believe paper-based packaging is better for the environment.

Flexible packaging recycling moves a step closer
Ink manufacturer Siegwerk and recycling specialist APK have successfully completed de-inking trials of twofold printed low density polyethylene (LDPE) films.

Delga launches labels business
The Delga Group has launched a digital labels business, which will join its existing print and packaging companies this month.

Paragon brings perfect binding inhouse with Horizon
Trade finisher Paragon Cutting Formes has installed a four-clamp Horizon BQ-470 to bring perfect binding in-house.

Awesome's collaborations go down a storm
Awesome Merchandise has teamed up with independent artists to produce t-shirts to support local businesses and charities during the coronavirus pandemic.