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CFH Docmail invests in BlueCrest insertion technology
Hybrid mail specialist CFH Docmail has expanded its insertion capability with investment in a new Mailstream Evolution multi-format inserter from BlueCrest.
Deals, deals, deals dominate June’s listicle of print’s biggest stories
Whether it buying a business, disposing of an asset or pitching for contracts, money did a lot of the talking on Printweek.com’s most read last month.
Stora Enso: Kvarnsveden to shut by end of Q3
Stora Enso has finalised negotiations at its Kvarnsveden mill, with the closure confirmed and set to take place by the end of September.
Print bosses mull furlough taper
It’s the beginning of a new crunch time for some print bosses as the government’s furlough scheme begins to taper off, with businesses required to shoulder more of the costs as a result.
Zund UK partners with Fashion-Enter on microfactory
Zund UK has partnered with not-for-profit social enterprise Fashion-Enter to showcase a sustainable microfactory concept.
Markem-Imaje adds shoppable software tech
Markem-Imaje has acquired tech firm Blue Bite, which develops software for brand authentication and ‘product commerce’ whereby any product can be turned into a sales channel.
Battle to save Sun Printers landmark
Local campaigners in Watford are battling to save a local landmark that is one of the last remaining links with the town’s mighty printing heritage.
Late payment issues increase during pandemic
Late payment has remained an ongoing issue for many businesses during the coronavirus pandemic – and in many cases has become an increasing one – with printers among those under pressure.
Custom Gifts partners with The Range on personalisation offering
Custom Gifts has partnered with The Range to enable the retailer to launch more than 2,000 personalised gifts.
Huge print contract up for review
One of the UK’s biggest print contracts is up for review in a move that could be influenced by the dramatic structural changes in the paper industry.
St Bride plans virtual summer events
St Bride Foundation is planning a virtual Wayzgoose event for next month.
Böwe Systec UK awarded DVLA bulk mailing tender
Böwe Systec UK has won a tender to supply the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) with its high security enclosing technology.
Overmatter: Bossin' banter
You don’t have to be Welsh to enjoy BBC3 programme Young, Welsh and… Bossin’ it, a documentary series that follows the experiences of a variety of young Welsh entrepreneurs as they come up with ways...
Bell & Bain makes new strategic hire and first Kolbus investment
Bell & Bain has made a new senior strategic hire to support its future growth plans and taken delivery of a Kolbus DA 270 casemaker, its first machine from the manufacturer.
Lexon boosts packaging setup
Lexon Group has invested in a Boomerang 6 folder-gluer for its growing packaging wing, as it readies plans for a new web-to-pack offering.