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Hackett: "We needed to find a way to introduce new levels of automation"

Arena Flowers supports seasonal uplift with Kern install

Ethical florist Arena Flowers has been helped through another busy period by a new bespoke Kern inserting system.

The VJ-628D printer can be used on a table top

The Magic Touch introduces sub £10k DTF system

UK and Ireland digital image transfer equipment supplier The Magic Touch has added the Mutoh/STS VJ-628D desktop modular system to its ‘DTF Magic’ direct-to-film (DTF) portfolio.

Machine guarding problem only came to light after accident

Slitter machine injury results in fine

A specialist manufacturer of wrapping and window films has been fined after an employee was injured when using a slitter machine.

UPM: union is using tasks critical to society as a Trojan horse

Union extends UPM strike

Union workers have ratcheted up their industrial action at UPM by extending it – less than a week after a large-scale strike began.

Matsliach: independence enables us to extend and deepen collaboration with key industry players

EFI sells MIS wing, will focus on Fiery and inkjet

EFI has spun off its Productivity Software business into a standalone venture, with the division acquired by private equity house Symphony Technology Group and renamed eProductivity Software.

Final listicle of 2021 reveals seasonal flavour

While a colourful spat dominated December’s list of most read articles, once again M&A activity ranked high and there was a definite festive feel in the shape of a TV listings pledge and a Christmas...

RRD has received an unsolicited bid from a strategic buyer

RRD receives unsolicited higher bid

The tussle over the future ownership of RR Donnelley (RRD) is rumbling on, as the company has now received yet another unsolicited bid from a strategic buyer to acquire the business.

UPM wants to negotiate business-specific agreements as soon as possible

UPM strike action has begun

The threatened strike action involving thousands of employees at UPM’s Finnish mills is now underway, with the printing industry braced for its likely impact on paper supplies.

Bucktrout: "Our e-commerce business is growing substantially"

UKP Worldwide opens customs clearance hub

International mail and parcel delivery specialist UKP Worldwide (UKPW) has opened a new customs clearance hub to facilitate the smooth onward delivery of international parcels.

Macfarlane Labels is now part of the expanding Reflex Group

Macfarlane sells labels wing to Reflex

Reflex Group has acquired Macfarlane’s labels business in a £6.4m deal.