Security

A1 Trade Print Services has been awarded with a BPIF Health & Safety Seal of Excellence, after achieving 100% in its first audit.

CFH Scotland has become only the second Scotland-based firm to be accredited to print and fulfil cheques north of the border, according to the company.

Communisis has recorded a 23% increase in operating profit before exceptional items to 11.6m on turnover of 229.8m in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2012.

Italian paper manufacturer Favini has introduced its first security paper brand following its entry into the market two years ago.

The government has launched a four-week consultation on new legislation aimed at stopping the supply of printing equipment to identity fraudsters.

Xerox previewed a cut-sheet colour press at Hunkeler Innovationdays last week, in addition to a new member of the CiPress range.

UK Packaging film manufacturer Innovia Films has bought out its joint venture partner in Securency, after it failed to secure a "suitable offer" for the secure substrate business from external buyers.

De La Rue has highlighting increased competition and pricing pressure in the banknote paper market as it revealed that full year paper volumes are expected to be down 18% on 2011/12.

Communisis has put a figure on its overseas growth in 2012 in a brief preview of its full year results.

Bosses at the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have reiterated the union's threat to get postal workers to boycott mail from downstream access (DSA) providers ahead of a ballot in the New Year.