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James Cropper recycling plant featured on BBC programe
The recycling plant of paper manufacturer James Cropper appeared on BBC One’s War on Waste last night, a documentary hosted by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Accraply acquires Harland and saves it from administration
US-owned Accraply has acquired Manchester-based label machinery manufacturer Harland Machine Systems, rescuing it from the brink of administration and safeguarding 70 jobs.

Inc Direct upgrades with Indigo buy
Digital printer Inc Direct has purchased an HP Indigo 7800, as part of its ongoing three-year investment strategy.

Page Overton bought by security print specialist
A head-hunting business focused on the paper, printing and packaging sectors has been taken over after its managing director sold the business.

PCS talks Brexit on BBC
Plastic Card Services (PCS) found itself in the national spotlight earlier this week as the firm made an appearance on BBC Breakfast to discuss Brexit.

EFI remains on track for $1bn annual turnover after record quarter
EFI is on track to achieve its targeted $1bn (£762m) turnover after it reported a 21% increase in revenue in the second quarter of 2016, compared with the same quarter in 2015.

The New European extends publication run
A pro-Remain pop-up newspaper, set up to represent the 48% who voted to stay in the EU in last month’s referendum, has extended its publication run beyond its initially stated four weeks.

Evonprint expands apprentice scheme
Family-run business Evonprint has expanded its apprentice scheme with the recruitment of 16-year-old Stephen Parsons, who started a digital printing apprenticeship last month. He joins the most...

Heidelberg to showcase new Gallus Labelfire
A prototype, new-generation Gallus label press is expected to pull in around 1,000 visitors when it is unveiled in a few weeks' time.

CSL Digital bolsters substrates range
CSL Digital is adding several new materials in its pixelmedia range of digital print products, targeting printers looking to save money without sacrificing quality.