Print buying

FDM expands senior team again
Print and mailing company FDM has followed its appointment last month of a new managing director by taking on a new elections project manager.

Extended Producer Responsibility fees delayed to 2025
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) charges for packaging converters, producers and suppliers have been delayed a year, from October 2024 to 2025.

German energy supply uncertainty a factor in UPM mill closure plan
UPM has announced plans to close its Plattling mill in Germany alongside interim results that were impacted by destocking and lower pulp prices in Q2.

Darlington Cepac strikes escalated in pay dispute
Unionised workers at Cepac’s site in Darlington have escalated their pay strikes, with two weeks of all-out action now due to begin at the end of this month.

Knowsley reprieve amid 'credible' plans to keep site open
Consultation over the proposed closure of Newsprinters’ Knowsley site has been halted, with a “credible option” to keep the site open on the table – amid speculation that newspaper publishers could...

Reports: Fisherprint in administration
Fisherprint has been placed into administration according to local news reports, with the printer’s website stating that orders are no longer being taken by the business.

Macfarlane Packaging launches rapid box assembly system
Macfarlane Packaging has launched a new rapid box assembly system that is said to help packers build cardboard boxes in seconds, increasing packing efficiency by up to 70%.

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.

Crystal Press business and assets sold
Reflections Print Finishers has acquired the business and assets of Crystal Press, including its trademarked Ecofoil recyclable foiling technique.

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.