Print buying

Printing firms are reporting a fresh spike in demand for face masks after the latest government announcement mandating their use on public transport.

Printed crowds made up of individual fans' faces could become commonplace as professional sport returns behind locked doors in the coming weeks, following a partnership between Cheltenham Town FC and...

Laminating consumables specialist Graphic Image Films (GIF) has expanded its range with a new, exclusive anti-bacterial laminate film developed specially for print that is handled multiple times.

Bluetree Group has pivoted and invested in specialist equipment to manufacture medical grade IIR face masks – becoming the first company in the UK to make the masks in the process.

Arjowiggins Group’s Stoneywood mill is back in production after a phased start-up during the past month.

Fujifilm hopes to learn more about the potential use of its inkjet technology for metal decorating through a new partnership with Tinmasters.

Simply Cartons has invested in a second Expertcut 106 PER Autoplaten die-cutter and a Masterfold 110 A3 multipurpose folder-gluer, expanding its offering in two directions.

Promotional print specialist TheMagicTouch is encouraging printers to capitalise on the burgeoning demand for branded or bespoke face masks with a sub-£1,000 print setup.

Marcomms specialist Propack Direct Mail has boosted its mailing capabilities with a six-figure spend in the midst of lockdown as it invests to position itself for growth as restrictions ease, and has...

CEG Packaging has purchased a high-speed MultiNova MN400 gluer, following a recent move to larger premises.