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End of the line for Royal Mail mail trains
Royal Mail is to retire its remaining freight trains and will move more mail by road in future as a result.
Eren Paper applies for new tissue mill in Wales
Eren Paper has applied for planning permission for a new tissue mill at its manufacturing site in Shotton, North Wales.
National World partners with Reach on advertising sales
National World has formed two new strategic partnerships for its digital and print advertising sales.
Park Communications powers productivity with 10-colour Speedmaster buy
London commercial printer Park Communications has invested in a post-Drupa model Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 10-colour press, targeting a significant jump in productivity.
Asda scraps in-store refill trials; outlines packaging sustainability progress
Asda has shared its recent packaging achievements in its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which also reveals the grocery retailer has scrapped its in-store refill trials.
Fespa achieves ISO certification for Sustainable Event Management
Fespa has achieved ISO 20121:2012 certification for Sustainable Event Management, an internationally recognised standard for implementing an effective and sustainable event management system.
Dantex promotes Bunney to group MD
Dantex Group has promoted its UK managing director Richard Bunney to the position of group managing director, effective immediately.
John Good enjoys fruits of HP investment
Arts sector specialist John Good has enjoyed its best quarter in four years, as an HP Indigo 15k and Latex R2000 help it pursue opportunities in the theatre industry’s recovery from Covid.
Walstead York halts production due to gas
Walstead’s York factory has been unable to run its press since last week after the gas supply to the facility was isolated.
Macfarlane Group acquires Polyformes
Macfarlane Group has acquired protective packaging manufacturer Polyformes for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5m, including an earn-out of up to £4.8m over two years.
Compass accredited to deliver new Growth Guarantee Scheme SME funding
Compass Business Finance has been accredited to deliver funding supported by the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), via the British Business Bank, to create further access to finance for UK smaller...
Aquatint awakens potential with double Duplo install
London-based digital printer Aquatint has rejuvenated its finishing lineup with a double Duplo install, with a DBM-700 bookletmaker and DC-618 slitter-cutter-creaser arriving in late June.
Labour landslide: industry reacts
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party will form the next government after winning a majority of around 170 seats – the largest majority since Tony Blair’s 1997 victory.
Printing Charity gives Lordly welcome to Rising Stars
The Printing Charity celebrated the industry's brightest prospects yesterday (4 July) at the House of Lords.
PM Solutions upgrades insertion with W+D install
Edinburgh mailing firm PM Solutions has renewed a 20-plus year relationship with German manufacturer Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), installing a brand-new BB820+ intelligent inserter for direct mail.