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Firms fined over dangerous die-cutter
Three companies – two corrugated packaging firms and a machinery supplier – have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries while operating a flatbed die-cutting device.

Landa supportive of Highcon vision
Industry innovator Benny Landa has spoken out in support of Highcon after a slump in the digital finishing firm’s share price.

Record sales for BBC Gardeners' World mag
Immediate Media is celebrating after the May issue of BBC Gardeners’ World magazine achieved record sales.

Sun Clock Tower saved from demolition
Watford local history buffs and printing industry connections of the once-mighty Sun Printers are celebrating after the Planning Inspectorate rejected plans to demolish the landmark Sun Clock Tower.

Flint: supply chain issues could last all year
Flint Group has warned that the global supply chain issues are continuing to have “a direct impact” on supplies to Europe and North America, with further price increases likely as a result.

Adare International now part of HH
HH Global has completed its takeover of Adare International.

Positive ID Labels expands offering with Screen buy
Positive ID Labels has bolstered its digital press fleet to three after taking on a used Screen Truepress Jet L350UV.

Galloways boosts finishing flexibility with new StitchLiner
Galloways has revamped its post-press capability with the installation of a Horizon StitchLiner MKIII.

Pro Carton opens up public vote
Pro Carton has opened up the public vote for its European Carton Excellence Award 2021, with just over 20 submissions shortlisted in this year’s competition.

Future swoops on Dennis titles
Future is back on the acquisition trail with a £300m deal to buy most of the Dennis Publishing business.

IPIA December event seeks to re-energise UK print
The IPIA will close 2021 with its first physical event for almost two years, with the goal of “re-energising the print industry and stimulating market activity”.

Industry associates mourn David Bartlett
Renowned designer and champion of paper and cardboard engineering David Bartlett has died, aged 81.

Nettl Crewe & Nantwich to rebrand
Nettl Crewe & Nantwich is gearing up to rebrand to We Display next month as it realigns its service offering.

Home interest titles impress in mag ABCs as women’s weeklies decline
Cooking and gardening titles were among the top performers in the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) consumer magazine reports, but the women’s weeklies sector continued its decline.

Printers up their game for Premier League kick-off
Printers up and down the country are benefiting from an uptick in activity as the new Premier League season kicks off with near-normal crowds allowed back into stadiums.