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De La Rue extends Microsoft deal
De La Rue’s Authentication business has extended its long-standing relationship with key client Microsoft after renewing its contract with the tech giant.

Hampton Printing grows short-run packaging and prototyping
Hampton Printing has expanded its production capabilities with an investment in large-format cutting and printing equipment from International Graphic Supplies (IGS) and Epson.

Incodia International to boost efficiency with Promatrix die-cutter
Incodia International is set to install a Heidelberg MK Promatrix 106 CSB die-cutter to increase its speed and flexibility and enable it to produce more complex packaging for a range of new...

Domtar set to be acquired
Canadian group Paper Excellence is set to acquire the much larger US-headquartered papermaker Domtar.

MBO at Plastic Card Services
Co-founder Tim Holt has become the sole owner of Plastic Card Services (PCS) following an MBO at the Macclesfield firm.

Agfa and Global Graphics expand cooperation
Agfa is expanding its partnership with Global Graphics to include workflow software from Hybrid Software.

Heidelberg adds new AI tool
Heidelberg has added a new AI-based performance insight tool to its cloud services.

Macfarlane Group ahead of last year in trading update
Packaging giant Macfarlane Group has reported sales in the first quarter 15% ahead of the same period in 2020.

BPIF lauds Level 2 apprenticeship approval
A BPIF-led consortium is celebrating after gaining approval for the much-needed Level 2 Print Operative apprenticeship standard.

Agfa reports on Q1
Agfa has reported encouraging results for “most” of its activities in Q1 as cost reductions and price increases begin to bear fruit.

CCM to invest in a local business
CCM Group is offering its investment and a major marketing campaign to a local products-based business.

Fujifilm plans books focus for next online event
Fujifilm will focus on book production for its next Real Production Show online event, and is giving Printweek readers the opportunity to submit questions for its panel of experts ahead of the show.

Lenzing flags upcoming price increase
Lenzing Papier has joined a raft of other paper makers in announcing a price increase.

Gemini supports growing demand with Duplo spend
Gemini Print Group has taken on a new iSaddle stitcher from Duplo to support an increasing call for finishing work.

April showered with price rises and exits
While the reopening of non-essential retail and outdoor hospitality was warmly received as a keystone in the industry’s ongoing recovery, April’s headlines were largely dominated by less welcome news.