Hannah Jordan

Commitment to developing talent recognised

Apprenticeship award for Coveris

Global packaging manufacturer Coveris has been named Apprentice Employer of the Year for its UK operations by print training provider, Learn2Print.

2024 saw a sharp rise in response rates

JICMail data reveals growth in customer acquisition through mail campaigns

Response Rate Tracker data gathered by JICMail from 3,800 across 15 organisations shows that cold direct mail response rates and door drop campaign ROI increased in 2024.

Scottish group has international ambitions

James Jones acquires United Box

UK-based timber processing firm James Jones & Sons has bought United Box as part of a wider acquisition project aimed at global expansion.

Uncertain geopolitical conditions

Heidelberg sees performance boost with rising orders after efficiency drive

After a tough start to the 2024/25 financial year, Heidelberg reported a stable finish to the period with rising orders and a steady EBITDA margin.

Investments driving sales

Alpha Colour boosts digital and embellishment capabilities

Gloucestershire-based Alpha Colour Printers is attracting fresh interest with a new neon offering, while an SBL spend is set to boost foiling for the firm.

Limited forward visibility

Koenig & Bauer cautiously optimistic despite 'subdued' start to 2025

German manufacturer Koenig & Bauer has reported an uplift in orders and a positive outlook for 2025 in its Q1 figures, despite contraction in revenue and profits.

David Stirling: proven track record in materials.
In line with expectations

James Cropper releases full year trading update

In a trading update for the 2025 financial year, ending on 29 March, Cumbrian manufacturing group James Cropper reported marginally lower group revenue than last year.

Platform upgrades

Dataline hails profit boosting MIS

Visitors to the Dataline stand (27-D90) will hear how they can halve administration costs and double margins with new products from the MIS/ERP systems specialist.

Simplifies the process

xTool brings next-generation DTF to Berlin

After a successful crowdfunding campaign, US-based xTool (4.2-C35) is premiering its next-generation DTF apparel printer at Fespa, offering live demos and personalised samples throughout the show’s...

Ups quality and productivity

ROQ shows next generation DTG printer

Portuguese manufacturer, ROQ (2.2-A30), is showing its newly launched next-generation ROQ Now DTG printer and the ROQ Impress heat transfer system.