Industry bodies

European labelstock consumption falls in H1
Consumption of self-adhesive labelstock decreased by 2% in Europe in the first half of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, according to data from label industry body FINAT.

Pressure mounts on printers as UK heads for recession
The UK print industry has entered a “perfect storm” of soaring costs and faltering demand as the economy stagnates.

European Letterbox Marketing Association (ELMA) joins Two Sides
Print and paper advocacy group Two Sides has gained another new member in ELMA, the European Letterbox Marketing Association.

Industry sees Q2 boost but confidence for Q3 dips
The UK printing and printed packaging industry showed stronger growth in Q2 2022, as output and orders performed slightly better than forecast, but a continued recovery is expected to be under more...

IPIA reveals Autumn Conference details
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has outlined details of its Autumn Conference, which will seek to tackle critical trends affecting the UK print industry.

Last chance to enter 2022 book awards
The BPIF has issued a rallying call to book printers as the extended entry deadline British Book Design & Production Awards 2022 looms large with just over a week until submissions close.

Welcome return for Fespa Awards
Fespa has relaunched its awards, which last took place in-person in 2019, and unveiled a new multidisciplinary sustainability category.

2022 Rising Stars revealed
The Printing Charity unveiled this year’s Rising Star Award Winners at a House of Lords reception last night, with an unprecedented ratio of women securing grants from the scheme.

BPIF outlines focus and celebrates talent at AGM
After a pandemic-enforced break that saw last year’s BPIF AGM hosted virtually, it returned to form its traditional part of a longer in-person event at St Bride Foundation in London yesterday (6...

Unite members vote for strike action at Royal Mail
Royal Mail has accused Unite of misleading its members after more than 2,000 managers voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, and action short of a strike.