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Paragon reinvests at Nottingham, trims workforce

Paragon Customer Communications is investing a seven-figure sum in new equipment for its Nottingham site, but a review of staffing requirements will result in 20 jobs going as part of the changes.

Bunker takes new direction with Compass

Former Close Brothers Asset Finance director David Bunker is joining Compass Business Finance and will take an equity stake in the family-owned firm.

HP printing revenue down in Q1 as supplies sales dip

HP Inc’s printing revenue fell slightly year-on-year in Q1 after its supplies sales slowed.

Bunker leaves Close role

Long-serving Close Brothers Asset Finance director David Bunker has left the business.

Bonacia beefs up bindery with Muller Martini spend

Book printer Bonacia is poised to increase capacity and smooth bindery processes with a new perfect binding and inline trimming system from Muller Martini.

First 4 consolidates, shuts Preston site

First 4 has announced the closure of its Preston mailing site due to falling demand and “extremely difficult market conditions” in direct mail.

TCS secures UK Mamo distribution deal

Terry Cooper Services (TCS) has become the exclusive UK distributor for Italian manufacturer Mamo’s range of finishing equipment.

Paper cup maker brings in Speedmaster for first in-house printing

Printed paper cup specialist Scyphus has taken on a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 74 perfector to bring printing in-house for the first time.

De La Rue takes on tobacco task for HMRC

HMRC aims to crack down on the illicit sale of tobacco products through a new multimillion-pound contract with De La Rue.

Reach could re-shore Mirror magazines

News publisher Reach is reviewing the production of its supplements that are currently printed on the continent as part of its Brexit risk assessment, in a move that could see the printing of more...

NB Colour upgrades digital with HP Indigo investment

Commercial printer NB Colour Print has upgraded its digital capability after investing in an HP Series 3 Indigo 7R press.

Heidelberg UK hosts Grazia fashion shoot

Heidelberg UK was the backdrop for some industrial couture when Grazia magazine took over its Brentford showroom for a fashion shoot.

No deal Brexit assessment: industry response

Print and paper industry business leaders have reacted to the government’s latest impact assessment report on a possible no deal Brexit.

Accent takes new Matrix for 'extra touch of glitz'

Accent Commercial Resources has invested in a Vivid Matrix MX-530s laminator which brings the firm’s foil-blocking capabilities in-house for the first time.

Repro entrepreneur Roy Holmes passes away

Roy Holmes, who was a leading light in the repro business during its glory years, has died aged 76.