Jo Francis

Incident could easily have been avoided

Firm fined after worker's fingers partially severed

A returnable packaging specialist has received a six-figure fine after an agency worker was injured when using an unguarded table saw at its facility.

A mock-up of Xeikon's Drupa booth, including one of its highlighted zones
Taking 'latest developments and technology'

Xeikon puts spotlight on specialist presses at Drupa

Xeikon plans to focus on digital presses for specialist applications at Drupa, including a new high-res inkjet model for labels and an inline embellishment system co-developed with Kurz.

Preferred offer from third party

Celloglas files NOI as 'prelude to sale'

Celloglas has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators (NOI) with a buyer said to be in the wings for its business and assets.

New legislation has stymied Abu Dhabi-backed takeover

Telegraph and Spectator sale saga continues

The saga over the future ownership of the Telegraph newspaper and Spectator magazine has entered a new phase after RedBird canned its takeover deal, putting the titles up for sale again.

Hostile bid was launched last month

MBO team aims to block Brother with higher offer for Roland DG

The MBO team hoping to acquire Roland DG has lodged an increased offer for the business that is higher than the rival bid from Brother Industries.

'Drupa Lipa' vibes

Overmatter: Drupa tunes

The Drupa 2024 team recently treated selected guests, including lucky old Overmatter, to a taster of the Drupa Song that will be the opening soundtrack every day at the upcoming show.

A journey of self-discovery

Q&A: Owen Purkis, director of print services, Citipost

Owen’s journey in the industry began at 17 when he started working at his father’s print business.

Newspaper specialist

60 seconds with Sharman & Company

Sharman & Company started printing The March Advertiser and Fen District Gazette in March, Cambridgeshire more than 150 years ago.

Pet portraitist

Rising star: Geneve Gurr, fabrication finishing, Moss

Geneve carried off the Trainee of the Year Award at this year’s Printweek Awards. She’s 32 and has been working in the industry since 2021.

Power of print

Is it time to dust off direct mail?

It is, perhaps, pertinent to realise that a multitude of present-day marketers have pretty much zero experience in direct mail, such has been the fixation with online digital marketing channels in...