Print buying

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.

Printed Easy revamps and reinvests
Online print specialist Printed Easy has completed a multimillion pound investment programme that included a complete rebuild of its website and an array of new equipment for label and commercial...

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.

Aura Print saves couples money with save the dates
Digital printer Aura Print has launched a nationwide marketing campaign giving away free Save the Dates to engaged couples, to help them save up to £200 on their big day.

New Royal Mail strike dates revealed
Postal workers will hold a series of 48-hour strikes to fall on Black Friday and after Tech Monday, with workers also set to hold a vote of no confidence in Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson.

Some surprising returns to October’s ranking of most read stories
While the ongoing battle between Royal Mail and the CWU dominating October’s listicle wasn’t much of a surprise, the presence of an August news article covering the falling out of Adobe and Pantone...

Kellogg’s partners with HP Indigo and PPG for centenary celebration
Kellogg’s has partnered with HP’s Brands Innovation Platform and Precision Proco Group’s (PPG) Sheffield site team to design and digitally print 2,022 unique packs.

Pantone hikes Connect pricing
Pantone has more than doubled the price of its Pantone Connect plug-in since the summer.