Print buying

CPI: urgency of energy crisis not being fully understood
The Confederation of Paper Industries has warned over a “lack of any actual action” after the body – together with representatives of other energy-intensive sectors – lobbied business secretary Kwasi...

Stora Enso sets sustainability goal, updates conversion plans
Stora Enso is investing nearly €100m to further expand its packaging board production capabilities, and could convert a second line at its Oulu mill to add even more capacity – with the group also...

Print Plus UK becomes a Carbon Balanced Printer
Print Plus UK has become a Carbon Balanced Printer as part of a wider sustainability drive by the company.

New launches ready for returning Luxury Packaging show
Easyfairs' Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London show is set to be the launchpad for a number of new products when it opens its doors at Olympia London on 1 December following its pandemic...

BPIF celebrates graduates’ achievements
The BPIF held a live graduation and awards ceremony last week to celebrate the hard work of its learners, who have now completed their courses.

Paper prices keep going up
Printers and print buyers have been rocked by a new wave of paper price rises and surcharges, amid speculation that one paper maker could be considering a surcharge as high as £170/tonne.

‘Plan for the future, don’t dwell in the past’
As we move into the final quarter of the year, thoughts turn to 2022 and beyond. Ricoh’s Simon Isaacs emphasises the need for print business owners to be thinking boldly and imaginatively as they plot...

Walstead reports on 'year like no other'
Walstead Group has reported pandemic-impacted results that knocked nearly a third off its UK sales, with chairman Mark Scanlon stating that the overall business is now “leaner and more adaptable” as a...

Stationers’ opens 2022 Warrants scheme
The Stationers’ Company has opened applications for its 2022 Warrants scheme, which is intended to recognise and acknowledge excellence within the communication and content industries.

Webmart snaps up O'Sullivan for new role
Kelly O’Sullivan is returning to her roots with a new senior role at Webmart – more than twenty years after she first worked at the business during its formative years.