Printers await further details on new Energy Bills Discount Scheme

Some, but not all parts of the industry will benefit from enhanced support under the government’s new pared back Energy Bills Discount Scheme, amid a warning from the FSB that thousands of SME...

The book is printed on an array of red to pink hues

Fedrigoni launches calendar project themed on love

Fedrigoni has unveiled the latest edition of its annual calendar project, Fedrigoni 365.

Attack has affected some of The Guardian's design and layout systems

Guardian systems hit by ransomware attack

The Guardian is still battling the impact of an apparent ransomware attack in December that has affected production of the newspaper.

(L-R, back) Ben Crossland, Jacqui Vear and James Walker, with Sharon Robey (front left)

Systematic appoints trio of directors following record year

Design, print and marketing business Systematic has appointed three new directors on the back of its most successful trading year to date.

Prinker: “the world’s first digital temporary tattoo device”

L’Oréal takes stake in inkjet innovator

Beauty giant L’Oréal has invested in a Korean start-up business that is using inkjet tech to print temporary tattoos.

Roscoe: Asteria will help accelerate Berkshire Labels' growth plans

Asteria buys Berkshire Labels in second British acquisition

European labels and packaging group Asteria has bought Berkshire Labels, its second acquisition in the UK.

Bent would like to see the brands turn over a combined £10m by 2024

Brand Imaging and Waldo look to the future following merger

Brand Imaging has acquired flexo platemaker Waldo and, following the merger of the two businesses, the combined entity is eyeing significant growth across both brands.

Director knew or ought to have known the information was incorrect

Director sanctioned over Covid loans

Another micro company print boss has been disqualified from being a director for abusing Covid support loans.

VGL took home the Best in Show prize at the Fespa Awards 2019

Fespa makes final call for Awards entries

Fespa has urged those looking to showcase outstanding examples of their work from the last two years to submit their entries for the Fespa Awards by 25 January.

Short (R) with joint managing director Lisa Smith

Qualvis completes £1m investment spend

Bespoke packaging company Qualvis has completed a £1m investment round designed to maintain the firm’s competitive position after strong performance through the pandemic.

Le Gresley: UV LED technology will provide a drastic reduction in energy costs

Aztec Label switches to LED

Aztec Label has converted five of its seven label production lines to UV LED curing, with its last two lines due for conversion by the end of January.

Firefighters were at the incident for approximately five hours

Fire at specialist printer

One of the UK’s leading fabric printers suffered a fire on the first day back of the new year.