Industry bodies

Viva the green industrial revolution!
Steve Turner, assistant general secretary for manufacturing at Unite, argues the case for a reshaped economy that is built around green jobs, and points out that the printing industry is well-placed...

Pro Carton opens up public vote
Pro Carton has opened up the public vote for its European Carton Excellence Award 2021, with just over 20 submissions shortlisted in this year’s competition.

IPIA December event seeks to re-energise UK print
The IPIA will close 2021 with its first physical event for almost two years, with the goal of “re-energising the print industry and stimulating market activity”.

SMP hails new Royal Mail DM initiative
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has welcomed a new Royal Mail initiative that offers its cheapest ever tariff for non-urgent items.

CPMA warns on packaging impact of proposed food regs
The Consumer Packaging Manufacturers Alliance (CPMA) has cautioned that recommended regulation on certain foods could cause issues for the printed packaging industry and the marketing of the products...

Gloomy outlook for printing inks continues
The outlook for printing inks continues to be pessimistic after the sector experienced a sharp drop in sales in 2020.

BPIF outlines key achievements at members’ day
The BPIF shared its successes and financial performance for the past year, as well as its aims for the future, at its yearly members’ day earlier this week.

Flather becomes Master and Bird steps up at Kolbus
The Stationers’ Company has elected what is believed to be its first Master from the print machinery supplier fraternity as it inches closer to unveiling the £7.5m revamp of Stationers’ Hall.

Late payment issues increase during pandemic
Late payment has remained an ongoing issue for many businesses during the coronavirus pandemic – and in many cases has become an increasing one – with printers among those under pressure.

Stationers’ issues 2021 innovation warrants
The Stationers’ Company has issued seven new Stationers’ Warrants, which highlight excellence within its member industries.