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Robinson (right): expanding the creative options in print whenever possible
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European online trade printer launches UK operation

Print.com has launched its UK online B2B print platform at The Print Show having established a sterling storefront and secured its first UK production partners.

Needham Group will keep its branding, operating independently under the Cyklop umbrella
Branding unchanged

Needham Group acquired by Cyklop

Ink and marking equipment manufacturer Needham Group has been bought by Cyklop International, a Dutch packaging and product coding machinery manufacturer.

Eight Group's expanded offering
'An easy decision'

Eight Group becomes Living Wage Employer

Eight Group has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

Today's planned strike is no longer taking place
March hearing date

Date set for Royal Mail £878m anti-competition suit

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has set the hearing date for a £878m collective action claim against Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services for 3 March.

Norman Ackroyd was considered Britain's finest living etcher. Image: Royal Academy
British etching master was 86

Royal Academy printmaker Norman Ackroyd dies

Renowned landscape artist and printmaker Norman Ackroyd has died following a period of illness, aged 86.

The two companies shook on the deal at Drupa in June
Improved capacity and flexibility

Amipak invests in second Bobst die-cutter

Foodservice packaging specialist Amipak has expanded its production capacity by investing in its second Bobst die-cutter.

Software Circle: new look
Chairman to step down after eight years

Board revamp at Software Circle

Software Circle has confirmed changes to its board and non-exec line-up that have been ratified at the group’s AGM.

Harley: "There are so many towns and cities across the country that this brand can work in"
High street brand has 32 centres

Kall Kwik acquired by XplorerGroup

Multi-brand franchise operator XplorerGroup has acquired Kall Kwik from The Bardon Group.

New structure is 'logical next step'

Bigger remit for Read in latest Walstead rejig

Walstead Group UK CEO Debbie Read has gained an expanded remit following the latest round of senior management changes at the group.

The Observer is the UK's oldest Sunday paper
Results have just been filed

Guardian in talks over possible sale of The Observer

Guardian Media Group owner The Scott Trust has reported a drop in sales along with a big increase in operating losses, and could sell off venerable Sunday stablemate The Observer.

Mills: we can jet fluids that have the special properties customers need
Printhead growth outside ceramics

Xaar revenue slides in first half

Xaar has seen its revenue fall by 17% year-on-year in its unaudited interim results, with the drop reflecting the expected ongoing decline of the legacy ceramics market, order delays, and EPS...

STEM Returners will source the candidates for the Domino programme. Image: Domino
Helping people back to work

Domino partners on STEM career returners initiative

Domino Printing Sciences has partnered with employment consultancy STEM Returners on a new programme to help STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) professionals return to work in...

Just £4,000 of £100,000 taken repaid

Agency boss barred over BBL abuse

Yet another case of Bounce Back Loan abuse has resulted in a lengthy ban for the owner of a creative services and digital marketing agency.

Scheme opens next month

Ricoh offers early retirement in Japan

Ricoh has announced a voluntary retirement scheme in Japan as the group pushes ahead with its Corporate Value Improvement Project.

The DC-648 has automated Mount Street's finishing work for digital print, helping free up personnel
DC-648 bought after Drupa showing

Mount Street Printers automates finishing with first Duplo purchase

Bespoke and high-end Mayfair printshop Mount Street Printers has automated its digital finishing work with a brand-new Duplo DC-648, installed after the team’s visit to Drupa.