Jo Francis

Landmark former printworks destroyed in blaze
A landmark historic mill building in Manchester city centre that was home to a local printing company for nearly 100 years has been destroyed in a huge fire.

Tony Lock retires after more than three decades in print
Tony Lock has retired after a hugely varied career in print spanning 35 years.

Epson brings new robotic DTO system to Europe
Epson will show a new direct-to-shape printing system using an Epson robot combined with its inkjet tech at this week’s Automatica trade fair in Germany.

Walstead makes decision on Bicester 64pp
Walstead has confirmed what it plans to do with the fire-damaged 64pp short-grain press at its Bicester facility.

Paragon boosts sustainability creds with massive solar install
Paragon has installed a huge solar panel facility at its Dagenham supersite.

Design Group CEO exits after retrenchment
IG Design Group is looking for a new CEO after incumbent Paul Bal stepped down with immediate effect, after overseeing a dramatic reshaping of the business.

PremCom shortfall revealed
Premier Communications (Peterborough) hit the buffers after losing a big customer and being unable to pass on higher costs to other clients, prior to its pre-pack sale for a five-figure sum to an...

Martin Jones RIP
Third generation printer Martin Jones, the former managing director of Anglesey’s W.O. Jones, has died aged 76.

The Mailing People focuses on eco-creds and efficiency with latest investments
The Mailing People has boosted its sustainability credentials with a fresh investment in digital printing, paper wrapping and solar power technology.

Fedrigoni teams with AI giant Palantir
Fedrigoni has partnered with data giant Palantir to leverage AI for functions such as stock optimisation and forecasting.