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Heidelberg ramps up to deliver on order book

Heidelberg has increased factory working hours by around 14% as it gears up for a busy H2 delivering on a big post-Drupa order backlog.

High performance paper

Amcor celebrates European patent award

Amcor has gained a European patent for its AmFiber paper-based packaging material.

Educational initiatives praised

Canon speaks out on diversity on National Engineering Day

Canon has emphasised the importance of diversity in the engineering sector to coincide with National Engineering Day today (13 November).

Modern Bookbinders' sale includes several Kolbus machines
Set to close in December

Modern Bookbinders up for sale after 94 years

Blackburn’s Modern Bookbinders, founded in 1930, will close in late December after 94 years in business, with machinery, customer book and website up for sale.

Palm had group turnover of €2bn (£1.66bn) in 2023. Image: Palm
Corrugated products specialist bought

Palm acquires John Hargreaves (Collyhurst & Stalybridge)

German paper and packaging group Palm has acquired John Hargreaves (Collyhurst & Stalybridge), a producer of corrugated products based close to Manchester.

Forster: privilege to be working on this landmark project
Using Hi-mail system

FDM secures ongoing Grand Union Housing Group contract

Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has secured an ongoing contract with Grand Union Housing Group, becoming the preferred print and mail partner to the business.

Aiming to restore pre-pandemic operating margins

IG Design Group looks to H2 boost

IG Design Group expects to improve profitability in its full-year results after a raft of restructuring and cost saving measures at its international businesses.

(L-R) Ricoh UK client success and strategy development Hannah Seeley, PHD business development director Kevin Dunn, Ricoh UK strategy and services development manager Samantha Precious, and awards presenter Anthea Turner
Best Exploitation of Technology winner

PHD Communications and Ricoh partnership wins award

The fruits of a long-lasting partnership between PHD Communications and Ricoh have resulted in PHD winning a prestigious award.

Jeff Todd (L, with daughter Nicole): "It seemed like a good fit for our business"
Growing print and signage group

Think Signs acquires Fresh Graphic Solutions

Custom signage and branding specialist Think Signs has acquired graphic design and printing company Fresh Graphic Solutions to further strengthen its presence in the London market.

More than £160k paid to currency exchanges

Promo products boss barred

The boss of a promotional products company has been disqualified for failing to keep adequate accounting records.

URLs and QR codes can be a minefield

Packaging perils highlighted by web error

The importance of proofreading – and in particular checking the veracity of website addresses – has been highlighted after an embarrassing incident involving Mattel doll packaging that directs...

Roche: "The reaction so far has been tremendous"
Three-year agreement

Haybrooke secures print framework agreement with Ricoh UK

Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has secured a new three-year print framework agreement with Ricoh UK.

Zero inventory model

Shock as Ashford Colour Press files NOI

Ashford Colour Press has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators, with the news sending a shockwave around the book printing and publishing world amid hopes of a rescue deal.

Automation is critical focus for printcos

Dataline acquires Pragma, boosts integration offering

Dataline has expanded with the acquisition of German firm Pragma Informationssysteme and remains on the lookout for further buys.

The IPIA Gala Dinner kicks off with a champagne reception
Day and evening events

IPIA looks to foster industry growth at Recognising Excellence

The IPIA has outlined the details for its 2024 Recognising Excellence event and Gala Dinner and Awards night, continuing its mission to encourage industry growth.