Polyprint unveils high spec DTG pre-coat unit
Direct-to-garment printer manufacturer Polyprint has launched a new, sub £5,000 highly automated pre-treatment unit that enhances printed garments by improving ink adhesion, colour vibrancy, image...
Airplac capitalises on bespoke foamboard offering
Airplac is reporting burgeoning demand for its made-to-measure foamboard due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting demand for new types of products in retail and leisure environments.
FPS boss looks to flexible future
A specialist in freelance print workers believes that changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic will result in more flexible working in future.
IPIA and BAPC to host virtual event
Twinned trade associations IPIA and BAPC are to host a four-day virtual conference developed to help “help the UK print industry strengthen its adaptability and resilience”.
Muller signs up for virtual expo
Online trade show Printing Expo has signed up Muller Martini as a Premier Partner, with a huge virtual showroom in the works.
Restructure at Hobs
A restructure at Hobs has seen the business ditch its unlisted PLC status and split off its Anexsys wing.
Koenig & Bauer gains headroom with new loan
Koenig & Bauer has applied for a German government backed KfW loan to help it ride out the coronavirus crisis.
HH Global in mega-merger
HH Global is taking over its much larger rival InnerWorkings in a $177m marketing services mega-merger.
Firstan looks to the future with Kerridge hire
Former Benson Box managing director Mark Kerridge has returned to the print and packaging sector with his first executive role since selling the packaging group for £100m six years ago.
UK issues £90m facemask contract
German-headquartered medical and safety technology business Dräger has won a €100m (£89.6m) contract from the UK government for facemasks and will expand its UK facility as a result.
Former St Ives agency joins Two Sides
Marketing agency Edit has joined print and paper advocacy group Two Sides .
Drupa shortened to nine days
Drupa has reduced the duration of next year’s show from 11 to nine days and has acknowledged that fewer international visitors are likely to attend due to the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.