Companies & suppliers

UPM latest to halt Russian sales
UPM has joined fellow pulp and papermaker Stora Enso in halting deliveries to Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine – while Mondi finds itself under increasing pressure over its Russian stance.

Archant slammed over pushing Life readers to digital
Independent retailers have condemned publisher Archant’s move to persuade subscribers of its 'Life' magazine portfolio to switch from printed editions to digital.

Janes returns with paper role
Former HP director Nancy Janes is back in print with a new role at a paper manufacturer.

New names amongst the 2022 Printweek Awards winners
The UK print industry joined forces for the first time in almost two-and-a-half years last night to celebrate the sector’s brightest and best.

Royal Mail to hike 1st Class stamp price by 10p
Royal Mail will increase the price of a 1st Class stamp by 10p to 95p from next month.

UPM strike stretches past 60 days
Another week has passed without any signs of progress between UPM and union workers who have now been on strike for more than 60 days.

Xaar acquires Megnajet to accelerate growth
Xaar has acquired Megnajet and Technomation, whose businesses trade together under the name Megnajet and manufacture industrial ink management and supply systems for digital inkjet.

Highcon raises $18.5m to continue growth
Highcon Systems has raised $18.5m (£13.8m) by means of a private share placement.

Stora Enso stops production and sales in Russia
Stora Enso is stopping all production and sales in Russia until further notice due to the ongoing invasion in Ukraine.

Mondi updates on Ukraine, Russia
Mondi has suspended production at its plant in Ukraine, while its Russian pulp and paper facilities remains operational.