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Bulldog Display takes on Gibson hybrid printer
Bulldog Display has invested in a Gibson GT-H3200R6 UV hybrid printer to support its production versatility.

Boxway Packaging Group appoints new MD
Corrugated cardboard packaging specialist BoxWay Packaging Group has appointed Bryan Crennell to the newly created position of group managing director.

Four new print tenders open for bids
A raft of new print tenders spanning several industry sectors are currently live via the government’s Contracts Finder platform.

Printing Charity starts search for 2024’s Rising Stars
The Printing Charity has opened applications for its annual Rising Star Awards, which offer grants of up to £1,500 to help young people further their careers in the industry.

Aztec Signs rolls out new EFI Pro
Aztec Signs has begun production with a new EFI Pro 32r+ UV-LED roll-to-roll printer installed in December.

Civica ups efficiency with second Bowe inserter
Civica Election Services has invested in a second Bowe Fusion mail inserter in a strategic move to further streamline and optimise operations at its North London-based production plant.

Culture secretary makes second intervention in Telegraph sale
The sale saga surrounding the Telegraph Media Group and The Spectator magazine is set to drag on until March after changes in the buyer’s corporate structure caused the culture secretary to issue a...

APS installs six more Bowe Fusion Speed inserters
APS Group has followed its installation of two Bowe Fusion Speed inserting lines in 2022 with investment in a further six of the systems in order to enclose and mail critical customer communications...

Principal Mailing ceases trading
Print and direct mail specialist Principal Mailing Solutions ceased trading in December and business advisory firm FRP Advisory is expected to be appointed shortly to oversee insolvency proceedings.

Chevler gains Welsh Gov funding
Baking paperware specialist Chevler has benefited from £300,000 of funding from the Welsh Government.

PCP in post-press stacker spend
Precision Colour Printing (PCP) has boosted quality and productivity with a big investment in a new automated stacking system.

Revealed: the struggle to sell Communisis
Paragon would have been willing to acquire the entire Communisis business on a solvent basis – including its pension scheme liabilities – for £1 in May 2023, but the deal was rejected and the group...

Spirit Label Solutions lay down £5m challenge
Glasgow label start-up Spirit Label Solutions has set its sights on disrupting the Scottish labels market with its ambitious growth plans.

Book industry hailed at the BBD&P Awards
The UK book industry celebrated its 2023 achievements at the British Book Design and Production (BBD&P) Awards last night, with print businesses taking home more than half the evening’s trophies.

Thomas Leach Colour signs up to solar scheme
Abingdon commercial printer Thomas Leach Colour has signed up to a solar panel financing scheme from Electron Green which will cut the firm’s grid usage by 45%.