Companies & suppliers

VistaPrint: Barbie fuels pink growth
Barbie hype has fuelled a hot pink renaissance and a viral trend, with the use of pink in logos growing substantially year-on-year, new research from VistaPrint has found.

APS Group launches business continuity service
APS Group has developed and launched a business continuity service aimed at supporting companies by ensuring business critical documents continue to reach customers.

CWU reacts to IDS board revamp
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has given a cautious welcome to the new boss at IDS, but has also warned that senior management at Royal Mail “cannot shake off their union busting mentality”...

New IDS CEO pledges 'bright future'
International Distributions Services (IDS) is changing its board structure following the departure of Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson.

WTTB adds to portfolio after taking on new kit
Where The Trade Buys (WTTB) has added apparel to its product range after investing in new specialist equipment.

Bluprint celebrates 20 years
Print consumables and parts supplier and manufacturer Bluprint has celebrated its 20th birthday.

BPIF highlights industry's vital statistics
The UK printing industry has collectively increased its Gross Value Added by more than £1bn compared with pre-pandemic figures, and despite a reduction in the overall number of companies total...

More large print tenders up for grabs
Several fresh new tenders requiring a range of services from across the industry have gone live, the biggest worth over £1.4m.

Two Sides challenges REWE on flyer removal
Two Sides has written to German retail group REWE about making misleading statements concerning the environmental impact of print communications.

Drop carbon neutral claims from offsetting, says key body
Printers should drop claims that offsetting makes their products carbon neutral, according to new guidelines designed to help companies communicate their climate action.