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Airplac capitalises on bespoke foamboard offering
Airplac is reporting burgeoning demand for its made-to-measure foamboard due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting demand for new types of products in retail and leisure environments.
Drytac expands floor range
Drytac has launched a new printable outdoor rated self-adhesive floor media that requires no lamination for fast-turnaround applications including Covid-19 social distancing graphics.
Monadnock expands flagship Astrolite range
Monadnock Paper Mills has launched a brace of recycled digital grades certified for HP Indigo, including a “unique” 400gsm cover stock.
Print work ramps up as hospitality prepares to reopen
Print firms have reacted to the latest relaxing of lockdown rules with new product categories and fresh orders coming in as a wide range of businesses get ready to reopen on 4 July.
Gardiner takes over Roland DG branded media programme
UK-based wide-format substrates specialist Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe has signed a deal to take over Roland DG’s branded media business across EMEA.
Two Sides shames University of Gloucestershire for dropping print prospectuses
The University of Gloucestershire has been blasted by Two Sides over its decision to discontinue its print prospectuses in favour of digital, a move which “fundamentally ignores” print’s sustainable...
Papico links up with HH Pegg to broaden scope
Paper agents Papico and HH Pegg have initiated a sales and marketing collaboration to take advantage of each other’s geographical and product-based offerings.
Industry steps up PPE efforts
A raft of industry manufacturers and suppliers have joined the fight to protect health and essential workers by manufacturing personal protective equipment.
Suppliers roll out new initiatives to help coronavirus-hit printers
A number of industry suppliers have launched new initiatives to help their customers during the coronavirus pandemic, while others have updated on their current supply chain situations.
Best of British: Masters in media studies
Here at Printweek we had a bit of a debate about what ‘British’ actually means in manufacturing terms. There are quite a few firms with UK-based factories and workforces that develop their own...