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Lecta has confirmed a €150 (£126) per tonne energy surcharge across all of its grades, while French manufacturer Guyenne has also brought in an unspecified freight surcharge.

Hybrid Software Group has acquired the business and assets related to iC3D from Creative Edge Software.

Formara is supporting its hometown Southend-on-Sea with a rebrand following its elevation to city status.

The Navigator Company will bring in a fresh €105 (£88) per tonne surcharge from 1 April due to the steep increase in energy costs, made worse by the war in Ukraine.

Service Offset Supplies (SOS) has been appointed sole UK reseller of GMG Color’s colour management software.

StackaWraps has scored a major coup for its new PopHeads pop-out posters after National Geographic included a 3D tiger in its Kids magazine.

FSC and PEFC have barred wood and timber from Russia and Belarus from their certified products, as a host of other industry suppliers go public with their stance against Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Paper and advanced materials group James Cropper has launched a coloured paper range that uses dye derived from plant extract which would have otherwise been wasted.

The Printing Charity’s annual Rising Star Awards that champion young talent in the print, paper, publishing, and packaging sectors are now open for entries.

International Women’s Day is underway, with ‘Break the Bias’ selected as the campaign theme for 2022 as it calls on individuals to help challenge stereotypes.