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The Guardian is still battling the impact of an apparent ransomware attack in December that has affected production of the newspaper.

Design, print and marketing business Systematic has appointed three new directors on the back of its most successful trading year to date.

Beauty giant L’Oréal has invested in a Korean start-up business that is using inkjet tech to print temporary tattoos.

European labels and packaging group Asteria has bought Berkshire Labels, its second acquisition in the UK.

Brand Imaging has acquired flexo platemaker Waldo and, following the merger of the two businesses, the combined entity is eyeing significant growth across both brands.

Another micro company print boss has been disqualified from being a director for abusing Covid support loans.

Fespa has urged those looking to showcase outstanding examples of their work from the last two years to submit their entries for the Fespa Awards by 25 January.

Bespoke packaging company Qualvis has completed a £1m investment round designed to maintain the firm’s competitive position after strong performance through the pandemic.

Aztec Label has converted five of its seven label production lines to UV LED curing, with its last two lines due for conversion by the end of January.

One of the UK’s leading fabric printers suffered a fire on the first day back of the new year.