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Blue Sky Printing eyes further expansion as it turns 10
A printer that started as a small Christmas market stall in Chelmsford and has grown into two stores in Essex and a London location is celebrating 10 years in business this month and targeting further...
HP plans up to 2,000 job cuts to secure against macro threats; posts 2.4% growth
HP has said it plans to cut between 1,000-2,000 jobs this year as part of a structural savings programme that will save the business an additional $300m (£234m) for its Future Ready restructuring...
Ronset refreshes print lineup for 2025
Digital and wide-format printer Ronset has installed a brand-new Konica Minolta AccurioPress C12000e and Duplo DC-618, opening up new opportunities for the Blackburn-based firm.
Mars harmonises processes with Esko WebCenter
Food and pet care giant Mars has harmonised and streamlined global artwork management by using Esko’s WebCenter platform.
Fedrigoni invests in packaging tech start-up Papkot
Fedrigoni has acquired a minority stake in packaging technology start-up Papkot.
Reflections shuts, employees left in lurch
Staff at Reflections Print Finishers have been left out of work and unpaid after the business was abruptly shuttered.
Service Graphics exits Cheadle, expands Skelmersdale
Service Graphics is relocating its Cestrian and Image Group operations to Skelmersdale after the landlord decided to terminate the lease on its Cheadle site.
New Hunkeler Innovationdays format impresses in Lucerne
Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 has drawn to a close after four busy days in Lucerne that found the show in rude health, with the slightly tweaked format a hit with many visitors and exhibitors.
Walstead to trim continental web capacity
Walstead Group has announced plans to close one of its continental web offset factories.
Council cans printed magazine
North Somerset Council’s free printed magazine to all residents will no longer be published after a council decision taken last week.
Theresa May appointed as Printing Charity’s 2025 president
Former prime minister Theresa May, now the Baroness May of Maidenhead, has accepted the Printing Charity’s invitation to become its 2025 president.
Tributes paid to inspirational entrepreneur Nelson Loane
Tributes have been paid to Adare founder Nelson Loane, whose legacy includes a profound influence on today’s industry.
Clays steps in with rescue deal for TJ Books
TJ Books is set to continue under new ownership, with Clays sealing a deal to acquire the firm out of administration.
Macfarlane profit climbs as revenue dips
Macfarlane Group’s pre-tax profit has climbed by 3% while its revenue dropped by 4% in 2024.
Acorn Web to achieve 30% productivity boost with Komori install
Short and medium-run web offset printer Acorn Web Offset has invested in a brand-new Komori G37 Lithrone sheetfed press to replace its current cover press.