Komori Corporation is merging all MBO representation and Komori subsidiaries which affects the UK market; DS Smith has revealed a challenging 12 months to the end of April but is positive looking forward; Baileys Printers has moved into new premises for the first time in 100 years; and Pulse Roll Label Products is celebrating 20 years in business.

Packaging and paper firm, Mondi, will be raising some of its paper grade prices for grades produced in Austria and Slovakia; prepress solutions supplier, Creation Reprographics, has reported a dramatic boost in demand for rotary screen printing; ex-policeman and race car enthusiast Alex Liggett reflects on how he has grown a successful print business; and UK cartonboard manufacturer, Glossop Cartons has been shortlisted for a Made in the North West award.

MacroArt has provided Blenheim Palace with signage, hoarding, fabrics and wall coverings for while the building's State Rooms are being renovated; Epson is working with National Geographic to encourage businesses to 'Turn Down The Heat' in support of climate change; Mark Baker-Homes, director of business development at Intec talks Covid-19 and Brexit; and the print industry has received full approval for the Level 2 Operative Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical>

Two Sides UK has suggested that print and digital should work together following a recent study; Mercia Image Print and The Print & Design Factory have come together after packaging markets boomed during the pandemic; Intec Printing Solutions talks us through its latest machine; and Hybrid Software takes home a FTA Technical Innovation Award for the second year running.

There have been a number of acquisitions in the print industry as businesses start to grow again; the first plantable children's book has secured investment on Dragon's Den; Neil Lovell, chief executive officer of The Printing Charity on why it's important to support the younger generation; and Swedish paper firm Lessebo beats its historically low CO2 record by 14%.

Plastic Card Services has gone through a successful management buy out; Happy Printing has moved into the UK by partnering with Digipress; FESPA's Michael Ryan discusses the latest trends; and interaction is key at The Print Show, says Printlogic.