Publishing

Mediahuis closes Newry newsprint facility
European media group Mediahuis has announced the closure of its Newry printing site, where Irish titles under its Independent News & Media (INM) brand are printed.

Web and gravure expert Alan Fraser passes away
Alan Fraser, who held senior roles at some of the biggest names in the web and gravure printing industry of the day including Watmoughs, Quebecor World and Polestar, has died aged 70.

Queen’s passing prompts massive demand for printed media
Newsprint has seen a bumper fortnight as the public rushed to buy commemorative editions of newspapers.

Majority of Brits still prefer print for magazines
Support for print is stronger in the UK than in the US, where fewer than half (47%) of consumers prefer to read their magazines in print.

Micropress plans major investment to grow digital offering
Micropress is planning to invest more than £1m extending its factory in order to ramp up its short-run digital offering.

Bank holiday for Queen’s funeral; Mourning period employer responsibilities highlighted
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday, while also marking the final day of the period of national mourning.

Print mourns as presses roll in tribute
The UK print industry has joined the nation in mourning the Queen’s passing while newspaper and magazine printers step up as publishers honour Her Majesty’s storied life.

HP unveils 'gamechanger' PageWide Web Press platform
HP has launched the new PageWide Advantage 2200 series press, which it said offers “industry leading productivity with quality”, and media versatility for those in publishing, direct mail, and...

BPIF reveals BBD&PA shortlist
The shortlist for 2022’s British Book Design and Production Awards (BBD&PA) has been unveiled.

Seriousness trumps silliness in August’s listicle
While it’s traditionally dubbed the silly season, when it comes to what dominated the August headlines in the mainstream media at least, there wasn’t an awful lot to laugh about in last month’s crop...