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Delga launches labels business
The Delga Group has launched a digital labels business, which will join its existing print and packaging companies this month.

SPOT: Paragon Group buys two businesses
Paragon Group has acquired the OfficeTeam and ZenOffice businesses after parent group Spicers Office Team (SPOT) went into administration.

Printers act as demand for masks takes off
Printers are mobilising to supply non-surgical ‘face coverings’ following a spike in demand after the latest government guidance – web-to-print giant Vistaprint has added colourful masks to its range...

Kodak readies launches, reports on Q1
Kodak is poised to launch new process-free plates and a “ground breaking” innovation in digital print, as it gets ready to unveil new products that would have been on show next month at the...

Training fund launched for furloughed staff
The Data & Marketing Association (DMA) and charity the DM Trust have joined forces to launch a £200,000 free training initiative to support furloughed staff in the direct marketing industries,...

Head-scratching headlines
If there’s one overarching trend of recent weeks, it’s the rise of the Zoom family quiz. And From the Archive is always happy to jump on any passing bandwagon. All of these stories are from the...

Paragon brings perfect binding inhouse with Horizon
Trade finisher Paragon Cutting Formes has installed a four-clamp Horizon BQ-470 to bring perfect binding in-house.

Print bosses welcome new workplace guidance
New government guidance has outlined how businesses can become ‘Covid-19 secure’ workplaces, with the first step of the government’s recovery plan taking effect from tomorrow.

Royal Mail scheme to incentivise mailings
The direct mail industry has welcomed Royal Mail’s incentive scheme to encourage businesses suffering as a result of the coronavirus crisis to use mailings to rebuild their revenue streams.

GF Smith colour becomes cool frames
GF Smith has collaborated with luxe British eyewear manufacturer Cubitts on a limited edition sunglass, inspired by the papermaker’s ‘World’s Favourite Colour’ project.

Fespa pushes back Mexico, but flagship date remains
Fespa has pushed back its Mexico event from September to November due to the disruption caused by Covid-19, but confirmed its Global Print Expo is still set to take place in Madrid in early October.

Awesome's collaborations go down a storm
Awesome Merchandise has teamed up with independent artists to produce t-shirts to support local businesses and charities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Industry awaits further detail after PM's speech
Industry figures have given the prime minister’s latest statement a lukewarm reception, with the hope of greater clarity from the policy document due to be released later today.

Rose Calendars ponders past and present on VE Day
Rose Calendars has contrasted the challenges of trading through two World Wars with the current pandemic strictures as the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Latest BPIF survey details concerns over recovery
The BPIF’s new survey on print’s response to government support schemes details huge industry take-up of the Job Retention Scheme, but also found that the vast majority of respondents do not expect...