Printers

Data protection: All change again
The UK’s data protection regime that came about following the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the subsequent new Data Protection Act (DPA), is around five years old...

Aged, but not out
The UK has managed to avoid recession for the moment even though it’s suffering an unpleasant bout of inflation.

Walstead in consultation at York site
Walstead is planning to reduce the size of its Walstead York operation as the group scales for likely future demand.

Solopress launches API for print procurement
Solopress has unveiled a new API designed to improve third-party print procurement processes.

Newspapers laud Lionesses ahead of final
As the hype builds for Sunday’s FIFA Women’s World Cup final – and hopes build for an England win – news groups have moved quickly to add special content for this weekend’s newspapers.

Graham & Brown digital transition threatens 100 jobs
Wallpaper giant Graham & Brown (G&B) has revealed it will close its Blackburn production site and switch to digital-only production, shopping its longer-run work out to European partners.

Craftprint founder Jack Tait mourned
Craftprint founder Jack Tait has died aged 76.

Rae leaves Venn, Thirlby looks to recruit
The dynamic duo at the helm of Venn Holdings have become a dynamic one after Andy Rae stepped back from the business.

Pollards steps in with deal to buy BCQ
BCQ Group has been acquired by one of the oldest printing companies in the UK.

Watson funds heritage print skills revival
Industry philanthropist John Watson OBE has helped a family-owned print business maintain the letterpress printing tradition by making a big donation to its work.