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De La Rue fined over 'life-changing' mill injuries
De La Rue has been fined £300,000 after an incident at Bathford Paper Mill where an employee suffered life-changing injuries during a paper break clean-up operation.

HP derides raised Xerox takeover bid
HP has recommended that its shareholders reject Xerox’s raised takeover offer, which it said still undervalues the business.

MX Display renews management software contract with Vism
MX Display has renewed its contract with installation project management software supplier Vism following a successful year of enhanced services and looks now to make fresh hires.

Roland DG brings new tech for Fespa debuts
Roland DG will be bringing a host of new digital systems to Fespa 2020 in the hopes of opening up potential customers to new opportunities.

DS Smith ex-director takes former bosses to sexism tribunal
DS Smith chiefs are at the centre of a tribunal over claims from a former director that she was fired due to a sexist culture within the packaging giant.

Two more manufacturers up paper prices
Paper manufacturers Burgo Group and Lecta are the latest to confirm price rises for their products in the European market.

Fespa postponed due to coronavirus situation
Fespa has postponed its flagship Global Print Expo in light of the “rapidly evolving situation” regarding the coronavirus outbreak in mainland Europe.

World Wrap Masters rebranded as Fespa 2020 countdown continues
Fespa has revamped its World Wrap Masters vehicle wrapping competition for 2020 with a new brand design and a new scoring system.

Xerox launches tender offer for HP shares
Xerox has launched a tender offer for all of HP’s outstanding shares as it ramps up its hostile takeover bid for the manufacturer.

Callimedia left £1m shortfall
Print management firm Callimedia owed ‘UK Print plc’ more than £900,000 when it went into administration last month.

Disqualified packaging boss sentenced for breaching ban
A disqualified company director has been sentenced after he performed key management roles in two packaging companies and formed another, despite being banned.

Azonprinter launches direct-to-leather device
Azonprinter has unveiled its new Matrix Leather system for direct printing onto leather materials ahead of a run of show appearances in 2020.

Wyvern Bindery bound for Hoxton move
Landmark hand-bookbinder Wyvern Bindery will move to a new location later this month after 30 years in its central London home.

CS Labels takes first steps into inkjet with latest investment round
CS Labels has added inkjet production to its offering for the first time after investing in a range of associated kit, including the first Xeikon PX3000 press in the UK.

API Foils bought out of admin
API Group’s foils division has been bought out of administration by Australian company Aldus.