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WTTB's automated system allows multiple addresses to be added at the point of order

WTTB claims online automated split delivery first

Where The Trade Buys has laid claim to a UK first by automating split deliveries, enabling its customers to more closely mirror commercial print services while simultaneously benefiting from bulk...

Mail-A-Mask: available in runs from 1,000 into the millions

Go Inspire puts masks in mailings

Go Inspire Group has used the latest government guidance around face coverings to offer clients an innovative new promo route – Mail-A-Mask.

Nettl: 14 new partners signed up in the UK

Grafenia flexes finances with new bond issue

Grafenia has put in place a facility to issue up to £50m in ‘perpetual bonds‘ on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with £2m raised via an initial £3m issue, to support working capital and the group’s...

Drupa: hall layouts currently being reviewed

Drupa loses two more press manufacturers

Two more press manufacturers have pulled out of Drupa 2021.

Mercury has launched seven free guides to support client and non-client businesses

Mercury launches free lockdown bounce back guides

Recruitment specialist Mercury Search & Selection has launched a range of free post-Covid-19 resources to help print and packaging businesses bounce back from lockdown.

Apprenticeships: industry feedback underlined the need for this standard at every checkpoint

Green light for Level 2 apprenticeship standard

The print trailblazer consortium has gained approval to develop a Level 2 Print Standard apprenticeship after a lengthy four year process.

Face coverings: new rules in England from later this month

Masks latest: industry steps up

Print bosses are gearing up for a further surge in demand for face coverings following the latest government edict.

As well as the new Jetrix KX6U LED the facility has added new testing kit

Macfarlane signs off £200k innovation spend

Macfarlane Group has invested around £200,000 in prototyping and testing kit at its Innovation Lab to give customers an improved real-world understanding of a products’ performance and impact.

Lake got under the skin of CIM quicker as a result of lockdown

CIM looks to the future with new hires

CIM Signs & Graphics is bouncing back and is optimistic for the future after increasing its headcount by a third just prior to lockdown with five new hires.

Paper-based bottle will allow brands to rethink packaging designs

Diageo readies paper bottle tech

Drinks giant Diageo has taken a stake in a sustainable packaging company and plans to bring a paper-based spirits bottle to market early next year for one of its flagship brands.

Watermans team with their new die-cutter

Watermans brings packaging post-press inhouse

Watermans Printers has brought its packaging finishing inhouse with a significant Heidelberg spend focused on streamlining production and turnarounds as it looks to grow that part of its business.

Trade printers are taking stock of new operating landscape

Trade printers adjust to new world order

A number of UK trade printers are among the latest industry firms to reshape their businesses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The first 60-minute masterclass takes place tomorrow (14 July) at 9.30am

SDUK debuts masterclass format

Sign & Digital UK (SDUK) is to host the first in series of online masterclass events tomorrow, which are designed to partially plug the knowledge and networking gap left by the cancellation of this...

Severn's new Canon VarioPrint iX-2100 will be delivered next month

Severn secures inkjet first

Severn is set to become the first UK company to install Canon’s new VarioPrint iX-series B3 sheetfed inkjet press as it looks to return to growth out of lockdown.

Prestwich: first rate equipment plus enhanced technology capabilities

Adare SEC completes strategic spend

Adare SEC has completed a £3m investment in new kit and systems across its operations in Huddersfield and Nottingham aimed at improving efficiency, quality and compliance.