Customer service in print has been placed under the spotlight over the past few weeks, with recently released research suggesting that service in the industry is below par.

As the brilliant industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80.” The quote has stood the test of time and arguably is more relevant today than ever.

Narrow-web press manufacturer MPS will show the new GEW hybrid LED UV system (ArcLED) integrated with its EF Neo flexo printing press at Labelexpo Europe 2015.

Commercial printer Platinum Print has made a £200,000 investment in new machinery to boost its digital turnover and help it with complex mailing work.

Paragon Group has confirmed that it has acquired the trade and assets of Magnadata, for an undisclosed sum, saving more than 90 jobs.

The Lettershop, which was fined after an employee had the end of his left thumb severed in a glueing machine, has said new owners were in the process of improving safety.

Design and print company Bluetree has trebled its factory size after expanding rapidly through its trade web-to-print operation, Route One.

Vehicle livery and signmaking specialist Allen Signs has acquired the printing division of photographic agency Double Red, for an undisclosed sum.

Global print-on-demand giant Cimpress has established its first UK manufacturing base with the acquisition of PrintWeek Company of the Year Tradeprint.

Duplo has launched a new flagship booklet maker, the 600i Booklet System.