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Agfa's revenue was down by 20.2% year-on-year in Q2

Agfa results hit by pandemic effects

Agfa has reported declining revenue and gross profit in Q2 2020 but said cost containment measures have mitigated the impact of Covid-19 on the profitability of its printing activities.

Strong: Digital Now network allows non-competing peers to share best practice

Opus Trust hits M&A trail again

Opus Trust Communications has taken another step in delivering its ambitious growth plan and acquired customer communication management (CCM) specialist DocCentrics.

OPM's new Elite Multiflex is a higher spec than its existing BGM machines

OPM installs seventh BGM finisher

OPM Group has bolstered its fleet of finishing machines from Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) after investing in a seventh device from the manufacturer.

Taylor: "This local community-based message of support has struck the right tone"

Minuteman Newport navy veteran owner helps locals with Bounce Back scheme

A Royal Navy veteran who now owns a Minuteman Press franchise in Newport, Wales, has supported his local community through the coronavirus pandemic with his local take on Minuteman's Bounce Back UK...

Horizon PF-40L: capable of up to 23,400 sheets per hour

PJ Print proliferates post productivity

PJ Print has installed a Horizon folder to boost mailing productivity and make short-run mail runs a one operator process.

Tattum (L) with RAP Spiderweb MD Diane Horsfall: "It's changed the business"

RAP Spiderweb uses CBILS for Komori investment

RAP Spiderweb has taken on a new Komori GL29 four-colour plus coater after Close Brothers Asset Finance funded the purchase using the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

Latimer Trend: the 130-year-old firm hit the buffers last year

Former Latimer staff win consultation payout

Close to 50 former employees of Latimer Trend & Company, which collapsed just under a year ago, have won their ‘failure to consult’ compensation claims and their lawyer has warned directors to ensure...

The free one-day event will take place online on 16 September

Visual Media Conference goes virtual

The Visual Media Conference (VMC) will now take place as a virtual event next month, following two coronavirus-related date and format changes.

Elite eDSR: can be used as a die-cutter and/or a conventional slitter rewinder

Aztec Label invests for finishing productivity

Aztec Label has invested in new die-cutting technology from Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) to help minimise energy consumption while increasing productivity.

 Left to right: Kia Austin, apprentice bookbinder, Hugh Kearney, blocker, Jake Templeton, production supervisor and Landells

Filofax firm ups quality with Kolbus press

Diary and organiser group FLB, which owns the Filofax and Letts of London brands and Blueline in the US, has installed a Kolbus embossing press at its Scottish manufacturing plant.

The contract included production and installation of several hundred individual signs

Visual Print and Design completes Bucks rebrand

Visual Print and Design has completed a rebrand project for Buckinghamshire Council following the amalgamation of Buckinghamshire County Council with four district councils in April.

British Business Bank support schemes have delivered more than 1.2m loans to businesses

CBILS: printers urged to act before deadline

Print bosses have been urged to apply for CBILS funding – even if they don’t currently think they need it – with the hugely popular scheme expected to close next month.

Solaris products are used in markets including pharma

Markem-Imaje buys rival firm

Dover Corporation-owned industrial and packaging marking and coding equipment manufacturer Markem-Imaje has expanded its footprint and acquired rival firm Solaris Laser.

Vivian: the Duplo DC-746 is “the best there is”

ImageData ups productivity with Duplo multi-finisher

ImageData Group has eased post-press bottlenecks at its Brighton operation with Duplo’s flagship multi-finisher.

Strong: Digital Now network allows non-competing peers to share best practice

Opus Trust first to sign up for Quadient know-how programme

Opus Trust Communications has become the first UK company to sign up to Quadient’s ‘Digital Now’ programme.