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Flint Group sees price increases spread to Europe

Flint Group has announced price increases for its conventional and UV sheetfed inks and coatings in Europe due to increasing challenges in the raw materials supply chain.

Hobs scoops up Callprint into repro business

Callprint’s trade and assets have been bought in a pre-pack by Hobs Group and are set to be rolled into its reprographics business.

Complexities over Callprint UAE wing

Callprint Group's former managing director Steve Cheek has taken control of its Dubai business, and also has a fresh involvement in a UK trade printer.

Paragon CC seeks solution to pay dispute at Nottingham

Unite members at Paragon CC’s Nottingham site are preparing a ballot on industrial action over a disagreement on pay and conditions.

Whistl Fulfilment expands a year after Prism acquisition

The fulfilment division of delivery management group Whistl has revealed plans to expand its Rushden depot and created a new senior management position.

Digital label press installs outstrip conventional

European digital label press installations overtook conventional press sales for the first time in 2017, according to the latest Finat Radar.

Allen Signs boosts headcount with apprentice hire

Vehicle livery and signmaking specialist Allen Signs has taken on an apprentice to help it keep up with new business wins.

Renz UK introduces paper-based binding covers

Renz UK has added paper-based thermal binding covers from Bindomatic to its portfolio to help eco-sensitive customers move away from plastic covers.

Xaar warns again on outlook

Shares in Xaar slumped to a five-year low after the inkjet manufacturer issued another profits warning.

MagnaColours adds dimension to water-based ink range

In what it claims is an industry first, inks supplier MagnaColours has developed a water-based ink that can be used to produce embossed effects on polyester fabrics and garments.