Companies & suppliers

GF Smith becomes exclusive UK supplier for Gmund
GF Smith has formed an exclusive partnership with German paper mill Gmund.

Haybrooke launches PDQ Benchmarking
Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has launched PDQ Benchmarking, a new service for the industry designed to provide easy access to live market benchmark information.

Girls Who Print becomes global nonprofit organisation
Girls Who Print, the world’s largest network of women in print and graphic communications, has revealed its formal evolution into a global nonprofit organisation.

Xaar updates on trading; appoints new CFO
Xaar's shares have jumped following the release of a trading update while it has also confirmed the appointment of a new permanent chief financial officer.

Roland DG launches latest TrueVis printer
Roland DG has launched the TrueVIS XP-640, the newest addition to its flagship large-format printer series.

Aims Group adds new member
Irish merchant Premier Paper has joined the Aims Group of independent merchants.

SwissQprint launches new flatbed generation
SwissQprint has unveiled its latest generation of flatbed printers, which are 23% faster than their predecessors.

UPM aims to grow sticky notes sales with new alliance
UPM aims to capitalise on the enduring popularity of sticky notes through a fresh UK partnership with sales and marketing agency Highlands.

Ricoh expands Pro C9500 versatility with new enhancement
Ricoh has enhanced production versatility for its Pro C9500 digital colour sheetfed press with the launch of its new High Caliper Media Customisation service.

Heidelberg outlines growth strategy as anniversary year begins
Press manufacturer Heidelberg has entered a milestone anniversary year and said it is tackling the challenges of the future with a clear growth strategy.