Disciplines

Macqueen: "Education is the cornerstone of progress in the packaging industry"

Undergraduate degree in packaging opens enrolment for 2024/25

Sheffield Hallam University has opened enrolment for a packaging degree that is said to be the only course of its kind in the UK.

New additions take total to more than 440

John Lewis among brands committing to Pack4Good

John Lewis is among a raft of retailers and brands to sign up for environmental not-for-profit Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative to mark Earth Day 2024.

Tipografic and Royal Sens offer similar services

Royal Sens CEO hails Tipografic buy

The CEO of Royal Sens has told Printweek more about how the company’s acquisition earlier this month of Tipografic is a major step forward for the business.

Part of the enormous and complex Scitex line. Image: NCM Auctions

Mega sale of Communisis kit imminent

Hundreds of items of printing, post-press and ancillary kit from the shuttered Communisis sites in Leeds and Liverpool will go up for auction later this month.

Monz: surprise departure

Heidelberg regret at CEO's departure

In a shock move Heidelberg CEO Dr Ludwin Monz is leaving the group after just over two years in the role, but the press manufacturer has already found a replacement.

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith

DS Smith shares fall as Mondi pulls out of takeover race

Following DS Smith and International Paper reaching an agreement on the terms of a takeover, Mondi has made a statement regarding its intention now not to make an offer for DS Smith – causing DS...

Kille (R): We're really pleased with the new HT-80

Impress clears finishing bottleneck with Horizon install

Impress Print Services has cleared its finishing bottleneck and tripled its trimming throughput after installing a brand-new Horizon HT-80 three-knife trimmer in March.

To encourage diverse interactions, guests will switch tables between courses

IPIA reveals details for Annual Networking Lunch

The IPIA has outlined details for its first in-person event of the year, the Annual Networking Lunch.

(L-R) Komori's Craig Bretherton and Ulrich Sause at the open house yesterday

Komori reveals Drupa launches

Komori has outlined a trio of new machines that it will be demonstrating live on its stand at Drupa, including a new digital press.

Royal Mail's Sunday parcel delivery service is “rapidly approaching a 15m items a year” business

Royal Mail parent rejects possible takeover bid

The saga around Royal Mail continues, with confirmation that parent group International Distributions Services has rejected a potential takeover bid from a group connected to its biggest shareholder...