Smogur: It's a time of consolidation for the industry

Severn Print closes just months after purchase

Severn Print has entered liquidation just four months after being purchased by the Handel Group, after a key client pulled its £1.5m contract.

Riso takes control of printheads with Toshiba deal

Riso has agreed to take over Toshiba Tec’s inkjet head business in a deal that is set to complete over the summer.

The P5 HS has helped increase production capacity by 30%

3 Sixty goes for flexibility with Durst P5 hybrid

Cardiff wide-format firm 3 Sixty has installed a brand-new Durst P5 350 HS 3.5m hybrid printer to support the company’s flexibility in a fast-moving market.

The ImagePrograf GP series is aimed at high-end poster printers

Canon reveals new ImagePrograf poster and photo printers

Canon has revealed two new series' of printers suitable for commercial and in-house print companies, both using the firm’s new pigment ink set Lucia Pro II.

The building features a detached industrial unit with office accommodation. Image: Ryden

Roberts Graphics takes on additional unit

Used printing machinery supplier Roberts Graphics has taken on an additional building in Castleford, West Yorkshire just two days after the previous tenant departed.

King: "This enables us to simplify our portfolio"

Mondi completes $5m Canadian acquisition

Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber for a total consideration of $5m USD (£3.98m).

Furlough claims result in ban for sign firm boss

The director of a sign and graphics business has been disqualified for abuse of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

Challenge Packaging is based near Hailsham in East Sussex. Image: Google Maps

Logson Group acquires Challenge Packaging

Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired Sussex-based corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer Challenge Packaging.

The Ricoh Pro TF6251 will be a Fespa focus

Ricoh reveals Fespa launch and new inkjet sales lead

Ricoh has revealed it will launch a brand-new direct-to-film (DTF) machine at March’s Fespa Global Print Expo.

Print apprenticeship completion rates are above the national average

Get involved in National Apprenticeship Week, say print trainers

National Apprenticeship Week has kicked off, with a number of print organisations celebrating the crucial role of apprenticeships in print’s future – and encouraging printers to get involved in their...

UPM reports on 2023

UPM has reported on a “very challenging” 2023 that saw its sales fall and operating profits more than halved.

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DMG issues notice of redundancy to print site workers, CMA launches probe into proposed JV

DMG Media has issued notices of redundancy to all the workers at its Dinnington and Thurrock sites, in the same week as the CMA announced an official inquiry into its proposed newspaper printing joint...