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![(L-R) CSDPrint's Jane Linley, Kerry Austin, Gail Harrison, Stephen Harrison and Lee Jewson](/media/3exfkumz/csdjumpers.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e734b8ee9760)
CSDPrint reboots expansion plans
Wide-format specialist CSDPrint has reported bumper sales growth since January and is now reactivating its expansion plans.
![Multiple users can remotely manage plate layouts with the new software](/media/dm2hw4fn/miraclon_flexcel_nx_central-optimized-plate.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e734b0c8b700)
Miraclon launches new software
Flexo plate supplier Miraclon has launched new software that has been designed to boost its customers’ productivity.
![The laboratory advances DS Smith’s research in alternative fibres](/media/ebwpkcpf/ds-smith-lab.jpeg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e734b1625ef0)
DS Smith supports customer sustainability with new lab
DS Smith has opened a new Fibre and Paper Development Laboratory at its flagship Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.
![The security printer's results will be released in May](/media/uqjpyj3e/de-la-rue-security-print.png?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e734b3858d10)
De La Rue shares climb after trading update
De La Rue is expecting its full-year adjusted operating profits to be in line with market expectations.
![Charlesworth employs 54 staff at its Wakefield site](/media/stgpnwpq/charlesworth.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e734b511d260)
Charlesworth speaks out on electricity bill hike
Soaring energy prices have seen digital and litho printer Charlesworth’s annual electricity bill shoot up from £132,000 to a projected figure of over £500,000.
![The UPM strike started on 1 January](/media/roehlykh/upm-kymi-reels.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e734b5ad7620)
UPM strike to hit 100th day
The strike at UPM will pass the 100-day mark this weekend, with no official update given on the situation since last week.
![Kodak's Prosper Plus system has speeds of up to 600m/min](/media/xinnhhob/prosper-plus.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e734b01ac3c0)
Kodak and GDM in tech partnership
Kodak and GDM have entered into a partnership to integrate Kodak’s high-speed inkjet technology into GDM’s disposable hygiene production lines.
![YRG is headquartered in York and also has sites in Cottingham (pictured) and Dublin](/media/x3pn20av/cottingham-yrg-eclipse.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e734a5a15670)
YRG Group acquires Spera to drive growth
Packaging and design specialist YRG Group has acquired Spera and Spera Global to accelerate its growth.
![The B1 Titanium 0912 can automatically load and cut 100 B1 sheets](/media/4cvhtj0v/titanium-0912.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e734ad828cb0)
IGS launches automatic digital cutter-creaser
International Graphic Supplies (IGS) has launched a new digital cutter-creaser to target the short-run packaging and prototype market.
![Haddad: "We were spending a fair bit on outsourcing lamination"](/media/scqb344h/apprintable-peter-haddad-image.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e7349c175230)
Apprintable continues kit investment drive
London-based print and design specialist Apprintable has added a Morgana laminator 450 Pro to bring laminating in-house and expand capabilities.