Business

CWU ballot still going ahead following RM pay deal rebuff
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has dismissed Royal Mail’s proposed pay deal on the grounds that it is “not linked to the dispute” and said it could call a strike as early as next month.

Polymer £20 note now in circulation
The Bank of England's new polymer £20 note, printed by De La Rue, has now entered circulation.

Gemini lauded in Kodak green awards
Gemini Print has led the UK charge in this year’s Kodak Sonora Plate Green Leaf Awards, which recognise environmental and sustainability best practice, achieving the joint top score in Europe.

Mondi promotes CFO to CEO
Mondi has promoted its group chief financial officer Andrew King to group chief executive.

HH Global awarded Wilko contract
HH Global has been awarded a multi-year contract by Wilko, covering print and related services.

Antalis carbon balances Arjo Creative Papers range
Antalis has carbon balanced every product in its Arjowiggins Creative Papers range.

Industry exceeds expectations in worst Q4 for seven years
The fourth quarter of 2019 was the worst in years for the UK print industry, but nevertheless saw it outperform expectations in terms of both output and orders.

Design4Print upgrades bindery with Morgana spend
Design4Print has updated its bindery after taking on a new Mohr D66 guillotine and KB2000S perfect binder from Morgana.

DS Smith CFO to move on
DS Smith chief financial officer Adrian Marsh is set to leave the group to take on the same role at bookmaker William Hill.

Printers hit by storm double whammy
Printers across the country are in recovery mode after feeling the impact of the two storms that have wreaked havoc across the UK over the past two weeks.