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Paragon back on the M&A trail
Paragon Group has added to its Service Graphics presence in London with the acquisition of creative print specialist Tod UK.
Messe sweetens exhibitor deals for Interpack
Messe Düsseldorf has confirmed how it plans to run Interpack 2021, including elements such as discounts that could be significant for Drupa 2021 as well.
Fespa dubs show as sector 'springboard'
Fespa has secured more big name exhibitors for next March’s Global Expo in Amsterdam, with the organiser heralding the event as a “vital springboard” for the sector.
Confidence improves in Q3 but Q4 forecasts downbeat
UK printing and printed packaging has rebounded from the record low seen in the second quarter of 2020, but not yet by enough according to new research.
James Cropper suffers loss as pandemic impacts
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper suffered a loss and a steep fall in revenue in the first half of the financial year due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic but said it is now seeing signs of...
CBILS extended: printers urged to consider options
Print bosses have been urged to take advantage of CBILS finance while they still can, after the taxpayer-backed scheme was extended for three months.
Abbi Signs boosts output and profits
Abbi Signs has boosted turnaround times by around 50% after installing its first flatbed as it looks to expand its offering.
Bell & Bain takes second K&B delivery and reveals acquisition
Bell & Bain has taken delivery of the second of its two new Rapida 145 large-format presses from Koenig & Bauer and has revealed it acquired press engineering specialist Lithotec Services earlier this...
Heidelberg shares rise as trading improves
Heidelberg has reported an improving performance for the second quarter of its financial year, with CFO Marcus Wassenberg stating that the group is being “fundamentally realigned” for the future.
Wilmot-Budgen in secondhand Speedmaster buy
Wilmot-Budgen has enhanced its capabilities after installing a secondhand Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102-5 LX.
Reach plans to close two plants
Reach is proposing to close the newest newspaper printing facility in the UK, with two of its print sites set for the chop with the potential loss of 150 jobs.
Streamline-led print consortium rebrands as SBS
A trio of Leicestershire print businesses that came together in a deal completed earlier this year have now unified to create SBS Print Group.
Peter Scott Printers launches apprenticeship scheme
Peter Scott Printers has started a new apprenticeship scheme to train the next generation of printing professionals.
Bluetree promotes Young to new role
Bluetree Group has expanded its senior management team with the promotion of Mark Young to the new role of managing director of its print division.
Merchants prep ranges for Lumi alternatives
Paper merchants have adapted their ranges as the end looms for Stora Enso’s high-end Lumi grade.