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Fujifilm flags wide-ranging price rises in Europe
Fujifilm has announced “double digit” price increases on a range of products that will come into effect next month.

Mail drove 40% conversion rate from site visit to purchase in Q4 2023
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q4 2023, which found that despite continued challenging trading conditions for retailers, mail played its part in delivering...

Gelato takes on CRO to accelerate growth
Gelato has appointed a new chief revenue officer as the global print-on-demand network targets growth.

Epson in Earth Hour first
Epson has become the first international corporate partner for the upcoming Earth Hour 2024, which takes place in March.

Precision Proco automates binding with mega Muller install
Precision Proco has made a multimillion-pound investment with Muller Martini to automate softcover and casebound book production at its Dagenham facility.

Drupa updates with three months to go
The first in-person Drupa in eight years is now just over three months away from opening its doors and more details are continuing to come to light about the show as it inches closer.

Key Production Group establishes employee ownership trust
Bespoke physical music and packaging broker Key Production Group has set up an employee ownership trust.

The Big Ink Tank expands offering with VeloBlade buy
Wide-format printer The Big Ink Tank has invested in a new VeloBlade Nexus 2516 digital die-cutter from Soyang Hardware to expand its service offering and win new customers.

Scant success for print in latest ABCs
The latest Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) consumer media report makes grim reading for print, with just a handful of titles showing print circulation increases against a backdrop of significant...

Webmart expands into new sectors with senior appointments
Webmart has appointed two business development managers in newly created roles as it expands into the education and membership sectors.

Software Circle acquires academic specialist
Software Circle has made another acquisition, with a £2m deal to buy a niche provider of academic admin services.

Company owner handed 11-year ban
The owner of a small signage business has received a lengthy ban for breaching the conditions of the Bounce Back Loan scheme.

IGS kicks off 2024 with six thermal CTP sales
Kit supplier International Graphic Supplies (IGS) has reported a very busy start to the year, already shipping six refurbished thermal CTP systems to businesses in the UK, Albania, and Sicily.

Third family member barred over BBL
A third member of a family-controlled publishing business has received a lengthy ban for providing false information in order to receive a Bounce Back Loan.

Lecta and Sappi to increase speciality prices
Lecta and Sappi Europe will both implement price rises on speciality products from 1 April 2024.