Print buying

Further boost for Royal Mail results
Royal Mail has filed a further positive update about its full-year results, and will report a huge increase in sales and profits – with letter volumes also performing above expectations.

Two more paper manufacturers to increase prices
Feldmuehle and Mitsubishi HiTec Paper are the two latest paper manufacturers to outline impending price increases on various products.

MX Display ups capacity with EFI install
MX Display has increased its capacity by 50% after taking on an EFI Vutek h5 superwide-format hybrid LED printer.

CMS invests to support naked trend
Central Mailing Services (CMS) is set to expand its offering to support a growing demand for long-run naked mailings, brochures and catalogues, in many instances from online retailers, with a...

Coveris acquires Initial Packaging
Coveris has acquired speciality bags producer Initial Packaging, in line with its strategic growth targets.
Costa winner lauds benefits of UK printing
The publisher of the winning book in the Costa Book Awards extolled the benefits of printing in the UK on Radio 4’s You & Yours programme last week, including a shout-out for long-term supplier...

Industrial action underway at Saica Pack
Union members at two Saica Group sites producing corrugated packaging have begun industrial action over changes to terms and conditions.

High-profile entrepreneur takes print stake
A high-profile and controversial entrepreneur has taken a stake in a London printing business that changed hands last year.

Route 1 releases free bounceback guide
Route 1 Print has released a free ebook to help print businesses bounceback from lockdown as restrictions ease.

BCF warns on raw material availability and price hikes
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has warned that the lack of availability of key raw materials and packaging as well as significant price increases could end up as the biggest issues of 2021 for...