Disciplines

A local news title is set to produce its first print-run this week after its editor saw a surge in online traffic and local advertisers.

Durst’s Fespa presence in Amsterdam next month will include its first joint appearance with Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, which it acquired a majority stake in last year.

Whistl has launched the Whistl Driver Academy to invest, train, and develop the next generation of HGV drivers for its expanding business.

Former Heidelberg executive Stephan Plenz has taken up a new role at Actega Metal Print.

UK-headquartered flexo pre-press group Reproflex3 has acquired New Zealand pre-press supplier Opti-flex.

Print bosses have been urged to consider their options carefully with the end of the furlough scheme looming and government-backed loans requiring repayment.

Heidelberg is readying an online customer event for next month, with the theme of “always a step ahead”.

Konica Minolta has warned that graphic arts toner production will not resume until November as it attempts to source alternative supply to keep customers presses running.

Print buyers are being warned to plan their paper requirements months ahead, with reports of ‘gazumping’ on previously agreed mill prices and a global squeeze on the availability of some paper types.

The creative design team at Alexir has developed a dual-purpose, fully recyclable packaging product for dried foods.