Print buying

Bakers ups BakPac capacity with double Galaxy Packtech install
BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent label printer Bakers, has boosted its capacity with the installation of two additional Galaxy Packtech pouchmaker machines.

Industry output holds in Q1 but confidence lacking
Output and order performance in the UK printing and printed packaging industry in Q1 was close to the subdued forecasts, according to the latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey.

Simmons to take up new role at KSP Group
Del Simmons will join KSP Group next month as the business maps out a leadership transition.

Amazon to install automated packaging machines across Europe
Amazon is set to deploy advanced automated packing technology across its European network – including in the UK – to improve packaging for its customers and reduce waste.

Powering the next phase of garment decoration
Snuggle’s new DTF platform is transforming garment decoration — offering trade printers and resellers a fast, flexible, and equipment-free way to meet the surging demand for personalised apparel.

Mondi showcases uncoated paper possibilities
Mondi has produced a new book to showcase the creative possibilities of its Pergraphica premium papers range.

Evri expands with DHL eComms deal
Royal Mail has a new rival with Evri set to handle business letters for the first time following a mega-merger with DHL eCommerce UK.

Denmaur's Doug Jessop sets retirement date
Denmaur’s Doug Jessop is set to retire this summer after 42 “non-stop” years in the paper industry.

Nick Stagg takes up new role at Augustus Martin
Long-serving SMP Group sales and marketing director Nick Stagg has joined Augustus Martin in a new business development role.

Paragon rebrands Communisis wing
The Communisis name has been consigned to the history books after a rebrand by Communisis Brand Deployment owner Paragon, with the business renamed Paragon Global Brands.