Business

Heidelberg pulls out of Ipex 2014

Ipex has suffered its second major blow in two months with the withdrawal of Heidelberg, the second largest exhibitor at the 2010 event.

HBP buys Baltimore site and assets of Whitmore Print

Marketing communications and print company HBP has bought assets from Baltimore-based Whitmore Print as it expands its presence in the mid-Atlantic region.

J.N. White Designs turns to Indigo 5600 to boost industrial printing

J.N. White Designs has installed a new HP Indigo 5600 Digital Press both to continue its work producing graphic overlays and other industrial printing.

Tukaiz expands Franklin Park Facility to meet growing national demand

Franklin Park, IL-based Tukaiz is expanding its current facility by 25,000 sq. ft. primarily to boost its fulfillment operations in light of a growing national base of clients.

Ipex roadshows scheduled throughout 2013

Ipex organiser Informa Exhibitions is to hold a series of roadshows in the UK and internationally next year ahead of its 2014 tradeshow.

Energy consumption of low priority to printers, research suggests

A survey of 100 senior UK and US print industry figures reveals just 6% to 8% consider carbon footprint and energy consumption important aspects of sustainability.

Printing Charity invests over £1m in twin initiatives

The Printing Charity has pledged over £1m to two new initiatives that will allow it to reach more vulnerable people in the printing, packaging, paper and allied industries.

UPDATE: Gomer Press hits back over Unite allegations

Gomer Press has hit back after 16 production staff went on strike this afternoon in a row over enforced changes to employee contracts and allegations of bullying and harrassment.

PPA urges publishers to promote magazine wrap recycling

New Professional Publishers Association (PPA) guidance advises publishers to join a membership scheme designed to encourage better public magazine polywrap recycling.

Alexir Partnership to create 25 new jobs following record sales

The food packaging and carton manufacturer hopes the recruitment drive, which marks record end-of year sales of 23m, will increase capacity by 25%.