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Landmark former printworks destroyed in blaze
A landmark historic mill building in Manchester city centre that was home to a local printing company for nearly 100 years has been destroyed in a huge fire.
CWU updates on USO reform
The Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) has shared its latest update on the future of the Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation (USO).
Tony Lock retires after more than three decades in print
Tony Lock has retired after a hugely varied career in print spanning 35 years.
Printing Charity makes final call for industry survey responses
The Printing Charity has made a final call for responses to its ‘True Picture of People in Print’ survey, which closes on Friday 4 July.
Affinity Packaging certifies for direct food packaging
Affinity Packaging has made a shift into the direct food packaging market following its AA grade certification from the British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) audit earlier this year.
FDM in bumper triple contract win
Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has secured three new contracts with an expected annual income of around £2m per year.
Royal Mail chief executive quits
Royal Mail chief executive Emma Gilthorpe has resigned as the chief executive of the postal operator, after just over a year in post and shortly after its sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský.
Printweek lunchtime debate on digital embellishment
Printweek is hosting a webinar to look at the pros and cons of adding digital embellishment to your business’s offering with a panel of print leaders sharing their views and experiences.
Two more new members for Two Sides
Two Sides has been joined by two more new members.
Walstead makes decision on Bicester 64pp
Walstead has confirmed what it plans to do with the fire-damaged 64pp short-grain press at its Bicester facility.
Unite “prepared to fight” on proposed DS Smith site closure
Union Unite has committed to oppose the threatened closure of a DS Smith packaging factory in Derbyshire, as consultations have begun.
Paragon boosts sustainability creds with massive solar install
Paragon has installed a huge solar panel facility at its Dagenham supersite.
Industry faces pack out venue at successful IPIA lunch
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) hosted 125 guests at its Annual Networking Lunch in Birmingham yesterday (19 June), after moving to a larger venue in the city due to increasing...
Design Group CEO exits after retrenchment
IG Design Group is looking for a new CEO after incumbent Paul Bal stepped down with immediate effect, after overseeing a dramatic reshaping of the business.
PremCom shortfall revealed
Premier Communications (Peterborough) hit the buffers after losing a big customer and being unable to pass on higher costs to other clients, prior to its pre-pack sale for a five-figure sum to an...