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OSG Group exits Chapter 11
OSG Group has emerged from Chapter 11 after completing its fast-track restructure.
Moonpig team quick to quash misinformation
Moonpig found itself amid something of a Twitter storm over the weekend because of its founder’s past support for the Conservative Party.
David Dines RIP
Industry friends and colleagues are mourning former St Ives sales manager David Dines.
The Encore Group joins Science Based Targets initiative
The Encore Group has become one of a small pool of UK printers to have its emissions targets validated with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Business 'has to have support now' on energy
Industry manufacturers of energy-efficient systems are reporting a spike in interest amid the growing clamour for urgent government action on the price crisis facing businesses.
IPIA Conference impresses with wellbeing and sustainability focus
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) held its Autumn Conference yesterday (1 September), with its twin focus on wellbeing and mental health, and sustainability, as well as its supplier...
Gardners admin report reveals large sums owed to creditors
Documents filed by the administrators of wide-format printer Gardners have revealed that the company owed nearly £5.5m to its creditors.
Director barred over excess payments
One of the directors of a family-owned print business that went bust owing more than £2.5m has been disqualified.
Seriousness trumps silliness in August’s listicle
While it’s traditionally dubbed the silly season, when it comes to what dominated the August headlines in the mainstream media at least, there wasn’t an awful lot to laugh about in last month’s crop...
Printing bike on festival circuit
Nick Hand has been back on the road on his ‘printing bike’, with appearances at a number of festivals.
Tradeprint takes on Tayprint customers and staff
Family-run wide-format printer Tayprint has appointed liquidators after 45 years of operation, with some of its assets and staff taken on by neighbouring Tradeprint.
HP reports falling sales but print profit up
HP has reported that its sales for Q3 fell by 4% year-on-year and 11% on the previous quarter, with profits also down overall but up in its printing segment.
Tech start-up readies vinyl on-demand
A new business using digital printing as part of its plans to bring on-demand production to vinyl records has gained fresh funding from backers connected to Adele, Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey.
FaberExposize UK in Zünd install
Wide-format display specialist FaberExposize UK and its sister company Northern Flags have expanded their rigid substrate production with the purchase of a new Zünd G3 flatbed cutter.
Energy crisis halts production at Lessebo
Historic Swedish mill Lessebo Paper has halted production after the energy price crisis resulted in a €16m (£13.8m) increase in electricity costs.