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Macfarlane Group updates on sales growth and board changes
Macfarlane Group has reported better than expected revenue for the second half of the year to date and revealed a change to its board as its longstanding finance director gears up for retirement.

James Cropper shares surge
Shares in James Cropper rose dramatically this week on the back of its latest results and hopes for its PaperGard self-sanitising paper and sustainable packaging products.

Shutterfly in record HP Indigo deal
US personalised products retailer Shutterfly has invested in more than 60 new HP Indigo digital presses – the largest single customer order to date for the HP Graphics business.

Xerox preps production print launches
Xerox will take the wraps off a raft of new production printers at a worldwide online event later today.

Arden Dies unveils rebrand and accelerates additive manufacturing adoption
Die-maker Arden Dies has unveiled a company rebrand, with a fresh modern look and a new website, and is also set to pioneer a new programme designed to upskill its workforce to accelerate the adoption...

Tradeprint partners with Printt for collection option
Tradeprint has teamed up with Printt to offer its Click & Collect service to Tradeprint Pro customers.

Penfield aims to bridge supplies gap with PMS venture
Ink industry veteran Grant Penfield is positioning his new distribution and production business to help industry suppliers deal with Brexit issues that could delay shipments to end users.

Adare SEC joins Quadient know-how programme
Integrated communications provider Adare SEC has joined Quadient’s ‘Digital Now’ programme as it looks to accelerate its clients’ digital transformation journeys.

Packaging market growth to continue despite pandemic
While packaging print market growth will be limited this year, it will continue to expand over the next five years, according to new research from Smithers.

Adapt to expand team and add training at new premises
Wide-format kit and consumables supplier Adapt has moved into larger premises that will enable it to expand its team, services and the amount of stock it can hold.

Holmen launches new packaging paper
Holmen Paper has launched a new sustainable, food safe flexible packaging paper that is also being pitched as a potential alternative to polywrap.

New mask business aiming for fully-compostable product
A new Yorkshire-based mask making business aims to produce a fully-compostable disposable mask, with optional printing for branding or security purposes.

CMP Print marks 25th anniversary
Digital book printer CMP Print has credited constant evolution to its longevity as it celebrates 25 years in business this year.

Leading buyer unveils lifecycle offering
One of the UK’s highest profile print buyers has set up a new agency to support brands looking to review their print production strategies or deliver specific projects, with a focus on the full...

Data Mail Solutions in double Canon install including UK first
Data Mail Solutions (DMS) has invested in two new Canon inkjet machines, including the first Canon varioPrint iX3200 to be installed in the UK.