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Crown Labels adds flexibility with new Domino
Crown Labels has installed a Domino N610i inkjet label press as a sign-off to a three-year period of growth in demand for its digitally-printed labels.

Adare SEC results 'strong foundations' for future
Adare SEC grew its sales and profitability last year, and said it was currently “operating to good effect” and ready for the post-coronavirus recovery when it happens.

IPIA and BAPC lobby BEIS on support, VAT
Industry associations the IPIA and BAPC have called on the government to create a “recovery glide path” to help print businesses get back on track once the virus crisis has passed.

Tributes paid to Memjet CEO Len Lauer
Memjet is mourning the loss of its chief executive Len Lauer, who died suddenly over the Easter weekend.

Unite calls for Cabinet-level action on PPE
Unite the union is calling for a Cabinet minister to be given specific responsibility for the production of testing kits and PPE, in order to coordinate and make the most of the ‘UK manufacturing...

Mtivity makes free offer to home workers
Mtivity is offering its sourcing and procurement software free of charge to people working from home during the Covid-19 crisis .

BlueCrest links up with software company to enhance offering
BlueCrest has signed a partnership agreement with postal services and compliance developer GrayHair Software to deliver end-to-end mail tracking systems.

Macfarlane unveils new environmental standard for output
Macfarlane Packaging has introduced an environmental impact rating (EIR) to help customers make informed choices about the sustainability of every product it sells.

Dragons cool on print pitch
David Hyams came away empty-handed from his Dragons’ Den pitch, but hopes his appearance on the TV show will help raise the profile of his innovative print products – including a new ‘lockdown’ range...

Industry firms step up crisis efforts with new initiatives
A host of industry firms have come up with further initiatives to help the NHS and charities amid the virus crisis.

US print giant files for Chapter 11
American print group LSC Communications has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

PJ Print enhances perfect binding
General commercial printer PJ Print has taken on a Horizon BQ-270V single-clamp perfect binder to update its binding capabilities.

Papico links up with HH Pegg to broaden scope
Paper agents Papico and HH Pegg have initiated a sales and marketing collaboration to take advantage of each other’s geographical and product-based offerings.

BPIF survey details virus devastation
Results from the BPIF’s Impact Survey have revealed the devastating effects of the virus crisis and subsequent economic lockdown on large swathes of the UK printing industry.

Print pitch coming up on Dragons' Den
Fans of TV show Dragons’ Den will find a familiar industry face making an appearance on this weekend’s episode.