The Onset 560 ink has obtained the Greenguard Gold certification

Agfa shows ink developments at Fespa

Agfa is showing new inks for its Onset and Avinci inkjet printers at Fespa Global Print Expo in Munich.

Brands should proactively seek to layer authentication features

Create a winning brand protection strategy

Sarah Rutland looks at how today’s omnichannel retail market, with its futuristic, Industry 4.0-ready finery, offers many opportunities for brands – but also many risks.

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NorthWolds buys Wood Richardson in York merger

NorthWolds printworks has merged with Wood Richardson after acquiring the historic family printer in early May.

(L-R) Printed Easy production director Lee Harding and finishing manager John Ellis

Printed Easy buys latest Scodix 

Online print specialist Printed Easy installed a new Scodix Ultra 6000 Smart High Definition (SHD) last month.

Sappi showcases new products

Visitors to the Sappi stand (B1-C45) can see the latest addition to its Fusion corrugated base-paper range – Fusion Embossed.

(R) MD Aled Ellis: "Needham remains true to its heritage"

Needham celebrates 60th anniversary with personalisation push

Ink and laser manufacturer The Needham Group has celebrated its 60th year in business.

Oakes (L): Spingold knew it needed a dual-cylinder cutter

Spingold ups the ante with Horizon die-cutter install

Spingold Design & Print has installed a new Horizon RD-4055DM dual cylinder rotary die-cutter to help expand capacity after growing its card-making business significantly over the past few years.

Nigel Toplis (third from left) presenting the award to Tang

Kall Kwik branch marks 40 years under same owner

Kall Kwik’s branch in Great Titchfield Street, London has marked 40 years of trading and attributed its longevity and profitability to its customer service, insight, and foresight.

Print has made strides in discussing mental health, but needs to keep up the work

Print making progress on wellbeing

The Printing Charity CEO Neil Lovell has praised the industry’s progress on mental health and wellbeing issues, while warning that print still has real room for improvement.

Whiley: keen to lend his proven experience and knowledge to assist management

De La Rue finds new chair

De La Rue has appointed Clive Whiley as its new non-executive chairman, favouring him over alternative candidates put forward by leading shareholders.

Hollywood Monster now boasts a combined turnover of £12m with 65 staff

Hollywood Monster buys Sygnet in pre-pack

Birmingham wide-format and trade printer Hollywood Monster has acquired Leicester-based Sygnet Group from administration, taking the company to a combined turnover of £12m.

Staff at the Kaskinen mill will be involved in the negotiations. Image: Metsä Group

Metsä Board to begin negotiations on possible temporary layoffs

Metsä Board is set to initiate change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs for its paperboard and BCTMP (bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp) mills in Finland.