Business
![(L-R) Reproflex3 co-founders Trevor Lowes & Andrew Hewitson](/media/m4fn1jfm/trevor-lowes-andrew-hewitson-r3-co-founders.png?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72ffdec20d0)
Reproflex3 expands global reach with Opti-flex acquisition
UK-headquartered flexo pre-press group Reproflex3 has acquired New Zealand pre-press supplier Opti-flex.
![KM: Tatsuno toner shipments are scheduled to begin on 20 November](/media/5vzb53gv/konica-minolta-logo-on-building.png?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72ff91ac2a0)
Konica Minolta updates on toner availability
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.
![The Measuring Pack will keep its shape without spilling contents](/media/4j4hnbzo/mp-3-branding.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72ffaec2740)
Alexir Partnership launches dry food Measuring Pack
The creative design team at Alexir has developed a dual-purpose, fully recyclable packaging product for dried foods.
![McClements: "I’m more than pleased with the numbers and engagement we had"](/media/b2uboq0w/robert-mcclements-wide.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72ff4886940)
Print innovation and sustainability highlighted at successful VMC
The eighth Visual Media Conference (VMC) has concluded its first three-day event, which attracted more than 300 attendees.
![(L-R) MDT Print & Design managing director Paul Cameron with head of design Gary Steinert](/media/5vmja3zv/mdt-kasfold-bookletmaker.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72ff27e8f80)
MDT Print & Design upgrades finishing with Ashgate purchase
MDT Print & Design has enhanced its finishing capability after taking on a KF640 bookletmaker/squarefold and trimmer system from Ashgate.
![Trivedi: "We vet our partners to the tee, because you’re only as good as your supply chain"](/media/z05pwotq/munni-trivedi.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72ff3dd8340)
Outsourcing specialist Indigo Premedia launches UK arm
A specialist outsourcer for creative agencies headquartered in Singapore and using teams in India and other low-cost economies has opened a new UK operation and appointed a new chairman to enhance its...
![Roche: "The people we provide this opportunity to will need to be fairly entrepreneurial"](/media/hvmhpqsp/john-roche-2021.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72fecb67540)
Haybrooke launches print sales training programme
Print procurement specialist Haybrooke is to offer individuals and small businesses training on its PaaS model to help them launch a new career.
![Belmont's 31 staff now fit their full-time hours into four days](/media/odbdsqbn/belmont-4-days.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72feb103f50)
Belmont moves to four-day week
Belmont Packaging has launched a four-day working week, with all employees enjoying a three-day weekend from this week.
![Bowe Systec has installed over 50 letter sorting systems in the UK](/media/30nne05s/bowe-systec-kit.png?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72fdfb99160)
Unifiedpost Group supports growth with Bowe purchase
Unifiedpost Group has invested in a letter sorter from Bowe Systec UK to support its growth strategy and ensure capacity is available for increasing volumes of same-day document processing.
![Print businesses must be prepared to adapt](/media/ss3nnq1x/ricoh-sc-change.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72fe656d5f0)
Customer expectations accelerate print’s evolution
Widespread adoption of online buying, rising environmental awareness and new printable products all converge to provide an opportunity for innovative digital print technology, applications and...