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Messe Dusseldorf starts mapping out new corona guidance
Drupa director Sabine Geldermann has outlined some of the initial measures being introduced to allow trade fairs to operate during the time of coronavirus, and has also responded to the news that...
Sunak lays out JRS changes
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has laid out the details about how employers will be required to pick up part of the cost of the coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in the coming months, along with new...
DM Trust and DMA triples training furlough fund
The DM Trust Home Learning Fund has pumped in £400,000 of additional funding to triple the number of furloughed staff it can support with free training after it was inundated with applications,...
Tinmasters teams with Fujifilm for digital move
Fujifilm hopes to learn more about the potential use of its inkjet technology for metal decorating through a new partnership with Tinmasters.
Flexo pioneer Dr Reinhard Ulbrich dies at 89
Dr Reinhard Ulbrich, who was instrumental in the success of DuPont’s Cyrel flexo plates in the European market, has died at the age of 89.
H&H Reeds hits M&A trail
Commercial and signage printer H&H Reeds has expanded its offering and acquired a web development company this month as it looks accelerate out of lockdown and pivot to the "new normal".
Blow for Drupa as two large exhibitors cancel
Two large exhibitors have cancelled their plans to exhibit at next year’s Drupa show, as manufacturers reassess sales strategies while the world continues to wrangle with the ongoing effects of the...
Simply Cartons expands with die-cutter and folder-gluer
Simply Cartons has invested in a second Expertcut 106 PER Autoplaten die-cutter and a Masterfold 110 A3 multipurpose folder-gluer, expanding its offering in two directions.
Inspirwood spreads rainbow positivity
Wood-printing company Inspirwood has launched a printed wooden rainbow campaign to support charities and spread cheer during a challenging time.
TheMagicTouch offers masks package
Promotional print specialist TheMagicTouch is encouraging printers to capitalise on the burgeoning demand for branded or bespoke face masks with a sub-£1,000 print setup.
Propack invests and issues rallying call
Marcomms specialist Propack Direct Mail has boosted its mailing capabilities with a six-figure spend in the midst of lockdown as it invests to position itself for growth as restrictions ease, and has...
Paragon adds Spicers Ireland in latest buy
Paragon Group has followed up its acquisition of OfficeTeam and ZenOffice in the UK with the purchase of the Spicers Ireland business.
CEG Packaging boosts setup with MultiNova gluer
CEG Packaging has purchased a high-speed MultiNova MN400 gluer, following a recent move to larger premises.
Encore Envelopes expands offering
Encore Envelopes has begun producing envelopes with a wider range of coatings and embossing options to increase the potential for clients to stand out from the crowd.
Condé Nast maps out sustainability goals
Publisher Condé Nast has announced that it will end the use of all single-use plastic packaging by 2025, and will move to 100% certified paper by the end of next year.