Richard Stuart-Turner

Discussions are continuing

CWU updates on USO reform

The Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) has shared its latest update on the future of the Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation (USO).

The far-reaching survey will help the charity shape its future services
Closes 4 July

Printing Charity makes final call for industry survey responses

The Printing Charity has made a final call for responses to its ‘True Picture of People in Print’ survey, which closes on Friday 4 July.

Turnover boosting wins

FDM in bumper triple contract win

Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has secured three new contracts with an expected annual income of around £2m per year.

More than half (56%) of Royal Mail’s revenues for 2021/22 were made up of package deliveries
Interim boss already in place

Royal Mail chief executive quits

Royal Mail chief executive Emma Gilthorpe has resigned as the chief executive of the postal operator, after just over a year in post and shortly after its sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský.

Tame: "It remains vital that these misleading messages are challenged"
Membership expands again

Two more new members for Two Sides

Two Sides has been joined by two more new members.

The Clay Cross site employs 140 people directly. Image: Google Maps
'Ridiculous decision'

Unite “prepared to fight” on proposed DS Smith site closure

Union Unite has committed to oppose the threatened closure of a DS Smith packaging factory in Derbyshire, as consultations have begun.

The popular event was held at the Marco Pierre White restaurant in Birmingham
125 guests

Industry faces pack out venue at successful IPIA lunch

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) hosted 125 guests at its Annual Networking Lunch in Birmingham yesterday (19 June), after moving to a larger venue in the city due to increasing...

Stora Enso will explore various options for its forest assets
Stronger focus on renewable packaging

Stora Enso initiates strategic review of forest assets

Stora Enso is initiating a strategic review of its Swedish forest assets as part of its stronger focus on renewable packaging.

McClements (centre) receiving the Paper Gold Medal this week
Prestigious accolade

Paper Gold Medal awarded to Robert McClements

Representatives from across the UK’s paper-based industries gathered at Stationers’ Hall, London earlier this week to celebrate the achievements of the industry – with Robert McClements awarded the...

(L-R) Max Williamson with Moll area sales manager Paul Rogers
New services on offer

AB Print Group brings small-format packaging in-house with Moll

Commercial printer AB Print Group has taken on a Moll Compact folding system to bring small-format packaging work in-house.