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60 seconds with... Gowise Print
Gowise Print was created by the parents of current owner Nick Gorvin in 1983.

ESP secures seven-figure CBILS funding
ESP Colour is the latest print business to secure a substantial CBILS loan to help it ride out the Covid-19 pandemic.

Antalis now under KPP control
Kokusai Pulp & Paper has officially taken control of Antalis after it completed the purchase of the shares held by majority shareholder Sequana, marking a “new page” for the merchanting group.

Alfeld Mill's PM3 back in production ahead of schedule
Sappi’s PM3 machine at its Alfeld Mill in Germany is back in production after it was put out of action in a fire just over two months ago.

Airplac capitalises on bespoke foamboard offering
Airplac is reporting burgeoning demand for its made-to-measure foamboard due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting demand for new types of products in retail and leisure environments.

IPIA and BAPC to host virtual event
Twinned trade associations IPIA and BAPC are to host a four-day virtual conference developed to help “help the UK print industry strengthen its adaptability and resilience”.

Restructure at Hobs
A restructure at Hobs has seen the business ditch its unlisted PLC status and split off its Anexsys wing.

HH Global in mega-merger
HH Global is taking over its much larger rival InnerWorkings in a $177m marketing services mega-merger.

Former St Ives agency joins Two Sides
Marketing agency Edit has joined print and paper advocacy group Two Sides .

Recycling fire at GD site
A fire at the recycling facility on the same site as GD Web Offset has caused a temporary shutdown at the printer, but has not damaged its premises.