Companies & suppliers

November’s numbers headed by challenges and M&A
The same month that Storm Arwen ravaged parts of the UK, November’s ranking of Printweek’s most-read stories was topped by one of the UK’s largest print groups suffering a squall of its own.

Josero becomes first Vism partner
Wide-format equipment specialist Josero has become the first partner on graphics and signage installation workflow software provider Vism’s new partner program.

Agilico acquires Invu
Agilico has acquired document management software provider Invu as it continues on its growth path.

Denmaur launches new high white uncoated range
Denmaur Paper Media has launched a new FSC certified and World Land Trust Carbon Balanced high white uncoated paper range.

Vism launches tool to connect printers and installers
Graphics and signage installation workflow software provider Vism has launched a free online tool to help print and signage companies in the UK to find freelance and subcontract installers.

Hahnemühle launches first hemp paper for digital book printing
German paper manufacturer Hahnemühle has launched what it claims is the world’s first hybrid printing paper made from hemp fibres.

Webmart becomes a certified B Corp
Webmart has become the latest of a small pool of industry names to be B Corporation certified.

BlueCrest acquires Fluence Automation
Equipment manufacturer and supplier BlueCrest has acquired Fluence Automation to accelerate its growth in the e-commerce fulfilment and parcel sortation markets.

Bobst acquires Cerutti
Bobst Italia has acquired Italian gravure press manufacturer Cerutti.

HP and Microsoft collaborate on print ‘mixed reality’ service
HP has unveiled a ‘mixed reality’ service powered by the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset that will enable users of its Industrial Printers to connect with HP engineers.