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IPIA networking lunch hailed a success
The IPIA welcomed 100 guests to its first physical networking event of the year on Friday (20 May).
Fleet Livery Solutions increases flexibility with Epson buy
Fleet Livery Solutions has taken on an Epson SureColor SC-R5000 resin ink large-format printer to enable it to deliver a next-day service and win more business locally.
DLRT in Canon investment
Cheque book and secure document printer DLRT will complete an overhaul of its printing capabilities in June when it commissions its new Canon VarioPrint 4000 continuous printer.
HP launches interactive platform for Latex users
HP has launched an interactive platform specifically developed to support HP Latex users and help them get the best out of their printers.
WTTB launches flexible design outsourcing service
Where The Trade Buys (WTTB) has launched a subscription-based artwork and design service for its resellers, to help them meet varying levels of demand.
First 4 relocates in major expansion
First 4 Print Finishing is poised to move to a new facility that is more than five times the size of its existing factory.
Compass makes SME finance pledge
Compass Business Finance has signed up to the new SME Finance Charter, which involves a number of pledges.
Ricoh: print pipeline is expanding
Ricoh’s Graphic Communications business came close to breakeven last year, with sales up 17% and a near-¥47bn improvement in operating profit.
Blake Envelopes sends aid to Ukrainian refugees
Blake Envelopes has joined forces with School in a Bag and Rapid Relief Team to send 352 school bags and 5,300 meals to the Ukrainian border.
Grafenia sells manufacturing wing to focus on software
Grafenia has exited manufacturing after selling its Works Manchester wide-format and commercial print production hub to PFI Group in a £3m-plus deal, while CEO Peter Gunning has stepped down with...
Royal Mail to increase prices and slash costs due to inflation
Royal Mail has said it will need to raise its prices and cut costs due to rising inflation and weak economic growth.
Smurfit Kappa becomes vegan certified
Smurfit Kappa said it has become the world’s first packaging company to become vegan certified after obtaining the Vegan Society trademark.
Fedrigoni continues on growth path
The Fedrigoni Group has reported turnover of €1.76bn (£1.48bn) in its results for the 12-month period to March 2022.
Hulley hails the printing press as he steps down at Clays
Clays CEO Paul Hulley has retired after 12 years running the UK’s biggest single site book printer.
Inflation: printers “hammered from all directions”
Printers have reported price increases well beyond headline figures, as consumer inflation rises to its highest point in 40 years.