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John Dollin expands packaging possibilities with Foliant

John Dollin Printing Services is set to continue its expansion into the bespoke packaging market with the installation of a new Foliant Pollux 760SF laminator.

Premier supports Friends of Chernobyl’s Children charity

Independent paper merchant Premier Paper Group has provided support to Crowborough-based Longridge Print, helping to fund a UK project for the Friends of Chernobyl’s Children charity.

Hoggett Creative invests in first MIS

Growing design and print company Hoggett Creative is to take on Tharstern as its first-ever MIS provider to aid its continued progress.

Awesome Merchandise exceeds funding goal

Awesome Merchandise has smashed its crowdfunding target and has now entered an ‘overfunding’ phase.

Third Kern inserter boosts speeds at Bakergoodchild

Bakergoodchild has boosted its mail insertion capabilities with the addition of a Kern 3500 high-speed system.

Communisis staff at Crewe to strike over pay dispute

Unite members at Communisis’ cheque operations base in Crewe have voted in favour of strike action after rejecting an offer from the company to resolve a pay dispute.

Grafenia switches to 'eco-friendly' laminate film

Grafenia has switched to what it says is a more environmentally friendly laminate for all its products as it looks to further bolster its green credentials.

Ofcom fines Royal Mail £50m for competition breach

Royal Mail is to appeal a £50m fine imposed by Ofcom for breach of competition law.

University expands packaging course credentials with Mimaki

Harper Adams University has completed its first year-long course in packaging design, styling and innovation for the food sector.

Alchemy Coatings reborn after administration

Finishing specialist Alchemy Coatings has been placed into administration but its sister company Silk Hat Greetings has adopted the trading name and will continue trading the business.

Overmatter: overboard

Overmatter has heard about a few printing industry folk performing heroics over the years in order to extricate clients from sticky spots.

Scots play a blinder and score for England’s Heroes

For a short-lived moment in the middle of the summer, football fans across England truly believed it could be coming home.

YM ready with new paper wrap solution

YM Group is poised to roll out a new paper wrapping option for catalogue and magazine customers who want to move away from polywrap.

Anapurna hybrid replaces three machines at PrintBig

PrintBig has installed a new Agfa Anapurna H3200i LED flatbed to do the work of three machines in a bid to boost productivity by up to 40%.

Smurfit Kappa joins Two Sides

Smurfit Kappa has joined the paper advocacy group Two Sides.