Business

National Grid launches energy discount incentive for winter
The National Grid Energy Supply Operator (ESO) has announced a scheme to incentivise consumers and businesses to reduce their power consumption at certain times.

National World exploring Reach takeover
Publisher National World has responded to press speculation to confirm it is “at the early stages” of exploring a possible offer to buy media group Reach.

Bumper sales boost for Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa Group has released a trading update for the nine months to 30 September 2022, which shows a major jump in revenue for the paper-based and corrugated packaging manufacturer.

PG Paper supports growth with new MD hire
Paper merchant PG Paper has hired a new managing director to support its growth plans across global markets and further diversification.

Apprintable moves to larger premises, invests, and hires
London-based print and design specialist Apprintable has moved to new, larger premises to continue its growth and ongoing kit investment drive, and has also expanded its headcount.

Encore Group to double capacity with new Speedmaster
Independently owned envelope and packaging manufacturer The Encore Group has purchased a new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 to double its available print capacity.

Go Inspire goes greener with gold accreditation and £1m spend
Go Inspire has been awarded gold accreditation from EcoVadis and invested around £1m in a raft of new kit to further enhance its sustainability.

Efficiency is key for capitalising on direct mail opportunities
Driving down inefficiencies in direct mail has never been more important if we want to emphasise print’s advantage and rise to meet market challenges and opportunities.

Postal strikes postponed for next two weeks
Strikes involving over 115,000 postal workers that had been planned over the next fortnight have been postponed.

Pureprint ups capability with Quadient install
Pureprint Group has taken on an intelligent automated enclosing line to expand its direct mail capabilities and support significant contract wins.