Ricoh has unveiled a new flagship high-speed inkjet line that it said offered a 50% productivity boost on its predecessor.

Lasting Impressions (Signs) has taken on a Gibson GTF-2512R flatbed printer and an Ameida CNC Technology B8-2513 digital cutter to enhance its productivity.

Royal Mail is “transforming into a parcels business, whilst also delivering letters” according to the parent group’s new boss, who has also pledged to deliver a successful Christmas for customers.

DCS London has acquired commercial printer Scanplus to support its growth.

Duncan Print Group has been acquired by European business Carton Group, for an undisclosed sum.

The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has welcomed new data on the relationship between attention and mail to reflect the power of mail’s engagement as a marketing channel.

Designer Liz Harry has called on the services of WTTB to produce an advent calendar with a difference.

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has awarded a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement in the form of a multi-supplier framework contract consisting of eight lots for various postal and related services.

Administrators have been appointed at acquisitive PFI Group’s Sign Plus business and its divisions Lofthus Signs and Jasmine.

Registration has opened for the 2024 edition of Sign & Digital UK (SDUK), which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 25-27 February next year.