Jo Francis

Major incident was declared

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. 

First industry job was at Xerox

Tony Lock retires after more than three decades in print

Tony Lock has retired after a hugely varied career in print spanning 35 years.

Prints onto complex objects

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.

The Lithoman IIIS will be refurbished by Manroland Goss prior to installation
Replacement 'will be operational later this year'

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.

Also helps mitigate volatile energy prices

Paragon boosts sustainability creds with massive solar install

Paragon has installed a huge solar panel facility at its Dagenham supersite.

Thanked for delivering transformation

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.

The Premier Communications (Peterborough) factory on Centurion Business Park. Image Google Maps
Transaction includes ‘Anti-Embarrassment Clause’

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...

Worked tirelessly to advance the business

Martin Jones RIP

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

KM AccurioPress c12000e in operation
Customers want more sustainable solutions

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.

Unlocking efficiencies and driving growth

Fedrigoni teams with AI giant Palantir

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