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Callprint looks to expand in Middle East

Callprint is eyeing up sites in Doha and Abu Dhabi in plans to expand its Middle East operations.

Government moves to close pay gap for women

The government is set to outline plans to force businesses with 250 or more employees to publish average salaries for their male and female employees.

Kingfisher makes 'strategic hire' with commercial director appointment

Kingfisher Print & Design is pushing forward with its growth and development plans by hiring a commercial director to help take the brand into new markets.

Wide-format firm hails Mimaki JV150 for bus wraps

A West Midlands family business is lining up more wraps for double-decker buses and other vehicles after investing in a Mimaki JV150-160 solvent printer.

Overmatter: Fellow fundraisers

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside, especially at this time of year. So it’s great to see two seaside printers embarking upon good works in support of their favourite charities.

Killer app: Babywise brings Aldi changing mats up to date

Baby mattress manufacturer Babywise has recently completed a major print job by producing 40,000 custom-designed PVC changing mats in-house for supermarket chain Aldi.

BPIF accolade for John Roberts

Roberts Mart chairman John Roberts has been lauded with the BPIF’s Outstanding Contribution to the UK Printing Industry Award.

GPI opens new Global Innovation Centre

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) hosted the grand opening of its new Global Innovation Centre in Bardon, Leicestershire last Friday (10 July).

New software helps PWPFS save on ink

Commercial printer PWPFS Print & Design has installed PressSave and PressProfiler software to help it save on ink costs and makeready times.

Government reveals plan to boost UK productivity

Road improvements, investment in technology, superfast broadband and a relaxation of planning rules are among a series of measures revealed as part of the chancellor’s ‘productivity plan’, published...

Moonpig founder joins Dragons' Den

Moonpig.com founder Nick Jenkins will join existing 'dragons' Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden and two fellow newbies in the new series of Dragons' Den, which starts on Sunday on BBC Two.

Gravure decline hits Polestar results

Sales at Polestar declined by almost £1m a month last year, with the continuing fall-off in newspaper circulations hitting its contract gravure supplement printing business.

White paper charts growth opportunities for paper packaging

There are “significant growth opportunities” for paper-based packaging as changing lifestyles, environmental concerns and improving techniques continue to have an impact, according to a new industry...

Thirlby joins Pureprint to accelerate growth

Anthony Thirlby has joined Pureprint Group as chief operating officer, a newly created role, as part of the £60m business’s growth strategy.

Cumbrian company brings print power to 39 steps

Cumbria-based H&H Reeds Printers has helped a local school to maximise the power of print to teach children maths.