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Digital Pro 3 is capable of printing and finishing labels at up to 23.4m/min

MRP adds label flexibility

Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has invested a six-figure sum to bring in it its first dedicated digital label press to enhance flexibility as run-lengths shorten.

Government surgical mask contract is worth more than £64m

Bluetree wins mega mask contract

Bluetree Group has won a massive government contract for hundreds of millions of surgical masks, and is taking on new employees at its Mask Box business as a result.

Henderson (right): it’s a very exciting time for the company

Precision Proco online arm on recruitment drive

Climb, the Gateshead-based digital marketing and e-commerce platform developer that was part of the merger that created the Precision Proco Group, is looking to increase headcount by almost 50%.

3D metal printing for high performance materials

Landa investor in 3D spend

Speciality chemicals group Altana – a major investor in Landa Digital Printing – has expanded its reach in industrial 3D printing with two acquisitions.

Govier: the opportunity to grow the business is huge

Kornit prepares for UK growth

Kornit Digital is setting up a UK office to support what it predicts will be significant growth in the UK market for direct-to-garment and direct-to-fabric printing as a result of reshoring due to...

Osbourn: "critical role" managing Xerox’s finances during a challenging time

Xerox CFO to step down

Xerox is looking for a new CFO after incumbent William Osbourn announced he was stepping down for personal reasons.

The 6,000bph Horizon StitchLiner is helping the firm adapt to the new landscape

Lea Printers embraces Covid changes with StitchLiner

Lea Printers has installed a new Horizon StitchLiner bookletmaker as it looks to adapt its production capacity to support shorter runs and faster makereadies.

CMYUK's Willcock, Clarke and Williamson will spearhead growth

CMYUK targets people powered growth

Wide-format kit reseller CMYUK has bolstered its consumables division for growth spurt with a brace of promotions and a new hire, with more appointments set to follow.

The print action will kick off at Fujifilm's Advanced Print Technology Centre in Brussels

Fujifilm readies multi-country virtual event

Fujifilm is planning an ambitious multi-country virtual event that will feature the production of a bespoke folding carton job using its own Jet Press 750S and two other manufacturers.

Drupa Preview: Covid-19 pandemic has "ultimately been a catalyst for digitisation"

'Hybrid Drupa' to go live next month

Drupa organiser Messe Düsseldorf is launching a new “hybrid trade fair” online platform – Drupa Preview – to fill the gap before next year’s rescheduled show.

Perring: "There are lots of very worried printers out there"

IPIA members hit by new ‘rule of six’

The IPIA has made urgent contact with BEIS to seek additional support for SME printers hit by the government’s new ‘rule of six’.

HSE: Scapa failed to take action to ensure the necessary guarding of the machinery

Firm fined after workplace fatality

A manufacturer of industrial tape products, including social distancing and plate mounting tapes, has been fined more than £100,000 after a worker was crushed to death in a slitter-rewinder.

Lord O'Neill spoke regularly at the annual APPPG reception

Industry mourns passing of key advocate

Industry leaders are mourning Lord O'Neill of Clackmannan, co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Print Group (APPPG), who passed away last month after a long illness.

New scheme targets 16-24 year olds currently on Universal Credit

Printers encouraged to embrace Kickstart Scheme

The BPIF has geared up to help printers engage with the government’s new £2bn Kickstart Scheme aimed at boosting youth employment.

Lindsay (left): we were impressed by the vibrancy of colour

PeterLynn broadens its digital labels offering

Label printer PeterLynn has expanded its toner-based digital firepower with a new Screen inkjet press as it ramps up capacity to keep up with a Covid-19 driven spike in demand for digital labels.