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The Durst P5 350 HS can reach a maximum speed of 700sqm/hr

Durst to host trio of firsts at Fespa

Durst’s Fespa presence in Amsterdam next month will include its first joint appearance with Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, which it acquired a majority stake in last year.

Whistl is planning to graduate 100 recruits in the first year

Whistl to train next generation of HGV drivers

Whistl has launched the Whistl Driver Academy to invest, train, and develop the next generation of HGV drivers for its expanding business.

Plenz: “ideally placed” to lead the commercialisation drive

Actega snaps up Plenz

Former Heidelberg executive Stephan Plenz has taken up a new role at Actega Metal Print.

(L-R) Reproflex3 co-founders Trevor Lowes & Andrew Hewitson

Reproflex3 expands global reach with Opti-flex acquisition

UK-headquartered flexo pre-press group Reproflex3 has acquired New Zealand pre-press supplier Opti-flex.

Phillips: in an uncertain world a buyer can offer certainty

Business expert: end of support schemes likely to fuel M&A

Print bosses have been urged to consider their options carefully with the end of the furlough scheme looming and government-backed loans requiring repayment.

New Print Media Center spans 6,500sqm of exhibition space

Heidelberg readies Innovation Week

Heidelberg is readying an online customer event for next month, with the theme of “always a step ahead”.

KM: Tatsuno toner shipments are scheduled to begin on 20 November

Konica Minolta updates on toner availability

Konica Minolta has warned that graphic arts toner production will not resume until November as it attempts to source alternative supply to keep customers presses running.

Tight supply situation "for everything from newsprint to coated woodfree and all in between"

Paper supply crunch: buyers urged to plan well ahead

Print buyers are being warned to plan their paper requirements months ahead, with reports of ‘gazumping’ on previously agreed mill prices and a global squeeze on the availability of some paper types.

The Measuring Pack will keep its shape without spilling contents

Alexir Partnership launches dry food Measuring Pack

The creative design team at Alexir has developed a dual-purpose, fully recyclable packaging product for dried foods.

McClements: "I’m more than pleased with the numbers and engagement we had"

Print innovation and sustainability highlighted at successful VMC

The eighth Visual Media Conference (VMC) has concluded its first three-day event, which attracted more than 300 attendees.

CPI and Timsons Engineering team seal deal

CPI inks deal to revive Timsons presses

Timsons book printing presses are to be revived through a new joint venture between CPI UK and Timsons Engineering.

Weekend supplement retrospective

New-look Guardian package this weekend

Guardian News & Media is set to publish revamped supplements this weekend as part of cost-cutting measures announced last year.

Delga's Rochester facility

Delga Press celebrates 60th

Delga Press is celebrating its 60th anniversary – a year later than originally planned due to last year’s pandemic restrictions.

Domestic parcels volumes up 34% on same period in 2019

Royal Mail updates on trading

Royal Mail addressed letter volumes have bounced back in the group’s latest trading update, but are still down nearly 20% on the equivalent period in 2019.

Overall Apprentice of the Year Rachel Lawrie (R) with FLB Group managing director Susan Graham

Scottish print apprentices honoured with awards

Trade association Print Scotland has honoured four young apprentices in its sixth annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year Awards.