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Signmaker franchise Fastsigns UK has outlined its ambitions for growth in 2024, aiming to launch two new franchises before the end of year, on top of the two launched already.

The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has invited print suppliers to tender to supply €200,000 (£168,000) worth of finishing equipment to support inmate training.

Agfa has grown inkjet ink sales by nearly a quarter, boosted by its conversion push at Inca customers along with higher sales across all products. 

Heidelberg will welcome 125 new starters to its apprenticeship programme on 1 September, with 87 training at the company’s Wiesloch-Walldorf site, just south of the company’s home city of Heidelberg.

Local dignitaries and newly-elected MP Ian Sollom have visited Moss for a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s activities. 

RNB Group has been sold after calling in advisers to assist with a fast-track sale after the firm was stymied by a cash crunch.  

Family-run print company Northwolds Richardson Group, formed last year following the merger of North Wolds Printers and Wood Richardson, has gone into administration.

JICMail and audience measurement, data and analytics specialist Nielsen have brought to market a refreshed mail circulation measurement methodology.

An example of the largest-ever banknote usable as legal tender, measuring 350x215mm, went up for auction today (28 August) at Mayfair’s Noonans auction house.

Pontypridd sister companies Big Bang and DecTek have simultaneously appointed joint liquidators and appear to have ceased trading.

Events specialist Full Circle has completed a management buyout of both companies in the group – Full Circle Exhibitions & Events and wide-format printer Psycho Peacock.

The organiser of major US print expo Printing United has hailed the event’s philosophy of having all areas of print “under one roof” as the team warms up for the 10-12 September show in Las Vegas.

International Paper has filed a preliminary proxy statement regarding the all-share combination of the business with DS Smith, as the deal moves closer to completion.

Market pulp producer Suzano has successfully started up the operation of its new mill, which it claimed is the largest single pulp production line in the world.

Global advertising spend is due to breach the $1trn (£760bn) mark for the first time, thanks to massive growth in spending through tech giants Meta, Amazon and Alphabet.