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Hampshire Flag eyes expansion with Mimaki install
Hampshire Flag has taken on a Mimaki JFX 200-2513 EX UV LED flatbed printer to enhance its signage offering and enable it to diversify into new markets.
Feldmuehle outlines investment plans
Feldmuehle is set to invest further in its site, based just west of Hamburg, as part of its long-term strategy of further development.
Husband and wife directors barred
A husband and wife team have been disqualified from acting as directors after failing to keep adequate records at their signage business.
Reports: UPM Pulp negotiations underway
UPDATED: UPM’s negotiations with the Finnish Paperworkers’ Union (Paperiliitto) are now underway for UPM Pulp, with the other UPM businesses expected to follow, according to media reports from...
De La Rue wins Oman authentication contract
De La Rue has won a big authentication contract with the Oman Tax Authority, but the group is also under pressure again from activist investor Richard Bernstein after its share price tanked on bad...
Communisis in mega HP PageWide install
Communisis has invested £14m in six new HP PageWide presses to maintain its high service levels and flexibility.
BPIF to hold daily webinars for National Apprenticeship Week
The BPIF is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2022 next week by hosting daily webinars via Zoom.
Kesslers International shortfall tops £17m
Kesslers International had an estimated total deficiency of more than £17m when it went into administration at the end of last year, with HMRC owed more than £2.6m and inter-group figures also adding...
HP makes Scottish packaging acquisition
HP Inc has acquired Scottish plastic-free bottle manufacturer Choose Packaging to strengthen its sustainable packaging offering.
Despair as UPM strike extended for third time
Printers, print buyers and paper merchants are in despair after UPM announced that strike action at its Finnish mills could be extended for a third time and by a further three weeks – until 12 March.
Brightside adds finishing to support growth
Brightside Print & Design has upgraded its finishing capabilities by investing in a Morgana System AF2000S bookletmaker and a DigiFold Pro.
Tributes paid to Dave Williams
Industry associates have paid tribute to former Pindar technical director Dave Williams, who has died aged 71.
Fespa confirms major exhibitors for 2022 event
Fespa has revealed the major exhibitors that will be in attendance at its 2022 Global Print Expo, which will take place at Messe Berlin, Germany from 31 May to 3 June.
Finat warns on paper strike pressures on supply chain
Finat has warned that the continued union strike “in some Nordic paper mills” is posing severe lead time problems for European label converters.
Koenig & Bauer consolidates press assembly at Würzburg
Koenig & Bauer is moving Flexotecnica assembly operations from Italy to its main Würzburg plant in Germany as part of its P24x efficiency programme.