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Coronavirus: many events have been cancelled worldwide

Coronavirus impact intensifies across print

The coronavirus outbreak has continued to sweep across and impact every corner of the print industry.

The Baskerville bible is admired for the quality of its binding. Image: Sean Griffiths, ICE Productions, Birmingham

Call for pledges to help bring Birmingham legacy bible back home

A consortium of Birmingham-based heritage organisations is calling for pledges to help it bid for local industrialist Matthew Boulton’s Baskerville family bible.

Reynolds (centre): "I am confident that my experience and knowledge will continue to push the business to new heights"

Signs Express (Lancaster) bought by general manager

Signs Express’ Lancaster franchise has come under new ownership after its general manager bought the business.

Philip Yea will join Mondi as a non-executive director as of 1 April

Former Polestar non-exec appointed to Mondi board

Mondi Group has appointed a former non-executive director of Polestar to its board.

Grafenia wants more regional hubs like the Nettl Business Superstore in Exeter

Grafenia offers coronavirus lifeline as it reaffirms acquisition strategy

Grafenia has reminded sign and graphics businesses of its ongoing acquisition strategy as it looks to offer a lifeline to some of the industry’s companies that are struggling to stay afloat amid the...

Astley's main base of operations is in Gateshead

Astley rebrands to consolidate acquisition-based growth

Astley is set to finalise its 2016 acquisition of Sign of the Times by rebranding its subsidiary operation under its own name with a new logo and website for the group.

Cox: "It was not just the array of services and extensive capabilities that attracted me to Pureprint but the focus and dedication to their customers"

Taylor Bloxham director moves to Pureprint

Former Taylor Bloxham new business development director Jason Cox has joined Pureprint Group in the same role.

Hammond: "A great vindication of the service that we’ve been giving"

Delta Group secures expanded Mars contract

The Delta Group has expanded its print capabilities for the Mars account following a competitive tender process.

Jenemark: "Nordvalls brings to Watermill a lot of experience and vice versa"

Watermill Press acquired by Swedish label specialist

Bradford-based label printer Watermill Press has been acquired by Swedish company Nordvalls.

Court (left) with founder Alvin Brown: "We specialise in anything awkward or complex and miniature"

Clinical celebrates 45 years of finishing

Leicester-based Clinical Print Finishers is celebrating 45 years in business this month.

Contact Originators manufactures flexo plates

Contact Originators updates on fire recovery

Flexo plate manufacturer Contact Originators has said it has now recovered from the recent fire it suffered at its Bredbury, Stockport premises in January and is ready to begin its rebuild.

Heidelberg: customers are more interested in output than tech specs

Heidelberg expands on Drupa plans

Heidelberg has given a preview of its plans for Drupa 2020 – while acknowledging that anything could happen with the show amid the current coronavirus crisis.

Xerox said it needs to “prioritise the health and safety of its employees, customers, partners and affiliates"

Xerox postpones HP takeover activity amid Covid-19 situation

Xerox has postponed activity relating to its hostile takeover bid of HP in light of the escalating coronavirus pandemic.

Drupa: 2020 expo is off as coronavirus crisis hits worldwide events

Drupa postponed until 2021

Messe Dusseldorf has postponed Drupa until next year due to the coronavirus crisis.

Kaps Finishing has added wide-format printing to its offering

Kaps Finishing supports litho clients with wide-format investment

Trade finisher Kaps Finishing has taken on a Yotta YD-F2513R5 wide-format flatbed printer to enable its trade litho customers to use the company as a one-stop shop for both their finishing and...