Jo Francis

End of the line for Kabel mill
Kabel Premium Pulp & Paper is closing down after nearly 130 years of papermaking.

M&S claims industry first with new paper tray trial
Marks & Spencer is trialling a new type of paper fibre tray that can be used in both conventional ovens and microwaves, and can be recycled at home.

Linney ramps up with latest tech
Linney has made a major investment in post-press, digital and litho with equipment from Horizon, Heidelberg and HP.

Software Circle recovers more than £426k lost in suspected fraud
Software Circle has got its money back, with all the funds involved in a suspected push payment fraud recovered.

Tributes paid to Lascelle Barrow
Lascelle Barrow – a genuine industry legend – has died aged 79, after spending more than 60 years in print.

Reflections to be liquidated
The hiatus at Reflections Print Finishers appears to be reaching a conclusion, with directors Luke and Paul Hastings taking steps to put the business into creditors’ voluntary liquidation.

£500m deal agreed for Telegraph Media Group
The long-running saga over the future ownership of the Telegraph Media Group appears to be coming to a conclusion with a fresh offer tabled, although it still needs regulatory approval.

National World takeover ratified
Media Concierge will become the official owner of National World next week.

Software Circle hit by suspected payment fraud
Software Circle has lost a six-figure sum in a suspected payment fraud.

EBB sets up new publishing wing
EBB Paper has set up a new Publishing Division targeting book and magazine publishers.