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Agfa results hit by pandemic effects
Agfa has reported declining revenue and gross profit in Q2 2020 but said cost containment measures have mitigated the impact of Covid-19 on the profitability of its printing activities.

Opus Trust hits M&A trail again
Opus Trust Communications has taken another step in delivering its ambitious growth plan and acquired customer communication management (CCM) specialist DocCentrics.

OPM installs seventh BGM finisher
OPM Group has bolstered its fleet of finishing machines from Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) after investing in a seventh device from the manufacturer.

Minuteman Newport navy veteran owner helps locals with Bounce Back scheme
A Royal Navy veteran who now owns a Minuteman Press franchise in Newport, Wales, has supported his local community through the coronavirus pandemic with his local take on Minuteman's Bounce Back UK...

PJ Print proliferates post productivity
PJ Print has installed a Horizon folder to boost mailing productivity and make short-run mail runs a one operator process.

RAP Spiderweb uses CBILS for Komori investment
RAP Spiderweb has taken on a new Komori GL29 four-colour plus coater after Close Brothers Asset Finance funded the purchase using the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

Former Latimer staff win consultation payout
Close to 50 former employees of Latimer Trend & Company, which collapsed just under a year ago, have won their ‘failure to consult’ compensation claims and their lawyer has warned directors to ensure...

Visual Media Conference goes virtual
The Visual Media Conference (VMC) will now take place as a virtual event next month, following two coronavirus-related date and format changes.

Aztec Label invests for finishing productivity
Aztec Label has invested in new die-cutting technology from Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) to help minimise energy consumption while increasing productivity.

Filofax firm ups quality with Kolbus press
Diary and organiser group FLB, which owns the Filofax and Letts of London brands and Blueline in the US, has installed a Kolbus embossing press at its Scottish manufacturing plant.

Visual Print and Design completes Bucks rebrand
Visual Print and Design has completed a rebrand project for Buckinghamshire Council following the amalgamation of Buckinghamshire County Council with four district councils in April.

CBILS: printers urged to act before deadline
Print bosses have been urged to apply for CBILS funding – even if they don’t currently think they need it – with the hugely popular scheme expected to close next month.

Markem-Imaje buys rival firm
Dover Corporation-owned industrial and packaging marking and coding equipment manufacturer Markem-Imaje has expanded its footprint and acquired rival firm Solaris Laser.

ImageData ups productivity with Duplo multi-finisher
ImageData Group has eased post-press bottlenecks at its Brighton operation with Duplo’s flagship multi-finisher.

Opus Trust first to sign up for Quadient know-how programme
Opus Trust Communications has become the first UK company to sign up to Quadient’s ‘Digital Now’ programme.