Logistics & distribution

The CWU proposed members could become an "emergency service"

CWU offers emergency services as strike action approved

Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) within Royal Mail have voted resoundingly in favour of strike action, but offered to convert to an additional "emergency service" in light of the...

One for the road

Cars and vans are often a necessity for businesses. But as the government taxes anything of value, it makes sense for firms to understand the rules regarding cars and vans. Simple slips or a lack of...

Richens: “App is constantly being improved”

Me & my: Vism project management software

For the past year large-format print specialist Service Graphics Swanley has been using a project management system developed by UK start-up Vism to handle the complex tasks of organising delivery and...

Home from home: Propack's London base

Establishing a pied-à-terre

For any business, the decision to expand into a new region is one that needs a fair amount of research and questions answered before the wheels can be set in motion. What region? What’s the customer...

The UK officially leaves the EU at 11pm today

Printers still call for certainty as Brexit begins

All sides of the print sector appear unfazed with the UK set to officially leave the European Union later today, as the country faces an uncertain, months-long transition period.

Macfarlane adds Leyland to growing portfolio

Macfarlane Group has acquired Leyland Packaging Company in a deal that could be worth up to £3.25m when complete after courting the business for more than a decade.

Atlantic to supply Mutoh UV printers in UK

Atlantic Technical Services has become a reseller for Mutoh’s range of solvent and UV printers, allowing its entry-level clients a new upgrade pathway.

Macfarlane confident on 2019 performance

Profits at packaging giant Macfarlane Group are ahead of last year with sales across its segments also showing strong growth.

E&B brings Inc.jet thermal inkjet system to UK market

Engelmann & Buckham (E&B) has introduced US manufacturer Inc.jet’s new entry-level imc.lite thermal inkjet system to the UK market.

Macfarlane braces for Brexit with SW expansion

Macfarlane Packaging has doubled the capacity of its distribution facilities in the South West to keep up with increasing demand, was well as to provide short-term security for clients against...