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Leeds firms move in to new site together following acquisition
Leeds-based print, direct and digital marketing agency Telescope has acquired local specialist communications agency Clearsilver Brand Marketing, with the two businesses now moving in together to new...
Labelexpo Europe set for return next week
The first edition of Labelexpo Europe since 2019 will open its doors at Brussels Expo on Monday (11 September).
CMP (UK) futureproofs with Horizon install
Book printer CMP (UK) has taken on a Horizon HT-300 iCE Trimmer to drive operational efficiencies and support responsive service delivery.
Hybrid Services opens upgraded showroom
Hybrid Services, Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Ireland distributor, has opened a revamped showroom at its Crewe headquarters.
Reproflex3 in Boxway and XSYS collaborations
Reproflex3 has partnered with BoxWay Packaging Group, to support the company’s corrugated packaging growth, and extended its strategic partnership with XSYS.
LED-UV Speedmaster helps the work flow at Tradeprint
Tradeprint has completed a £6m investment in its litho and wide-format production setup, and has taken the wraps off an LED-UV Push-to-Stop spec Speedmaster XL 106 that is unique in the UK.
WisePrint Solutions supports events work with new ColorJet
WisePrint Solutions has increased its productivity and efficiency after taking on a new ColorJet Verve 2513 flatbed LED-UV printer.
CWU weighs in on Ofcom review
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called for postal workers to be involved in Ofcom’s fresh review of the universal postal service, which the union claimed was being “deliberately dismantled”.
Paragon acquires specialist Canon wing
Paragon has further expanded its continental footprint with the acquisition of Canon’s Business Services subsidiary in France.
PG Paper relaunches Trucard
Paper merchant PG Paper has partnered with Mosaico Specialty Papers to relaunch the long-established Trucard brand back into the UK market.
IGS exports refurbished CTP trio to China
Machinery supplier International Graphic Supplies (IGS) has exported three Kodak CTP systems, processors, and stackers to China.
Finisher fined after laminator incident
Inadequate guarding on a laminating machine resulted in worker’s hand being crushed and a six-figure fine for a specialist trade finisher.
Ofcom readies report on future shape of the universal postal service
Ofcom has launched a project to look into how the universal postal service “might need to evolve to more closely meet consumer needs”.
Additional £1.5m invested in Penny Black
Personalised e-commerce packaging start-up Penny Black has received an additional £1.5m in seed funding from Agfa and Dutch venture capital firm Ninepointfive.
DS Smith upbeat on trading despite challenging environment
DS Smith has said its overall trading since 1 May 2023 is in line with its expectations, despite end markets remaining challenging.