Certification bodies have taken action over the invasion of Ukraine. Image: FSC

FSC and PEFC ban Russian and Belarusian wood

FSC and PEFC have barred wood and timber from Russia and Belarus from their certified products, as a host of other industry suppliers go public with their stance against Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Agfa: performance at Offset Solutions has improved

Agfa results reflect progress in 2021

Agfa’s sign and display business turned in a strong performance in 2021, while losses at its Offset Solutions division have been substantially reduced.

Ricoh and Durst have extended their longstanding partnership

Ricoh and Durst in €50m printhead deal

Ricoh Europe has agreed a €50m (£41.7m) printhead technology deal to extend its collaboration with Durst Group.

The first two shades in the range are both derived from rosemary residue

James Cropper launches paper derived from plant waste

Paper and advanced materials group James Cropper has launched a coloured paper range that uses dye derived from plant extract which would have otherwise been wasted.

Applications are now open for The Rising Star Awards

The Printing Charity opens Rising Star Awards for entries

The Printing Charity’s annual Rising Star Awards that champion young talent in the print, paper, publishing, and packaging sectors are now open for entries.

International Women’s Day is calling on individuals to ‘Break the Bias’. Image: IWD

Industry women speak out on IWD2022

International Women’s Day is underway, with ‘Break the Bias’ selected as the campaign theme for 2022 as it calls on individuals to help challenge stereotypes.

New 6,000sph 100K joins four existing HP Indigo devices at Solopress

Solopress installs landmark HP 100K

HP is celebrating the landmark 100th installation of its HP Indigo 100K, with the B2 sheetfed digital press just installed at Solopress in the UK and due to be signed off this week.

Curtis moved to its new factory five years ago

Medica and Curtis join forces

Just over a year on from its MBO, Medica Packaging has bought Curtis Packaging as it looks to expand its footprint into luxury goods and cosmetics.

A recent job completed at Adverset's new indoor facility

Adverset boosts sign and display setup with fresh investment

Adverset has expanded its signage and display offering with new kit from Mimaki and Summa and upgraded facilities for vehicle wrapping.

Walstead can provide customers with a carbon figure for every job

Walstead signs up to ClimateCalc

Walstead Group is now using the ClimateCalc tool to calculate the carbon footprint of the work it produces.

With the new trim extraction system the business can now recycle more material

Offset Print & Packaging supports growth with new installs

High quality carton manufacturer Offset Print & Packaging has taken on a new Baumann BSW7-2000 pile turner to support its growth.

Vism has an office in Lviv, western Ukraine. Image: Google Maps.

Industry rallies to deliver support to Ukraine

Print and signage companies across the UK have answered a call from the CEO of Vism to support the people of Ukraine.