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UK loses indexing capability after Monarch owners retire
UK printers and print buyers seeking trade indexing services will now need to look further afield across the Channel, after Monarch Indexing's specialist kit was snapped up by a French firm.
For sale sign hoisted over Shetland Times
The future for the UK’s most northerly newspaper is uncertain, after its owners decided to put the business up for sale.
Blackwell Print’s former publishing arm puts out first issue since rescue
The former publishing arm of Blackwell Print has printed its first issue of LiveLocal magazine since being bought out by Blackwell’s publishing manager and an independent designer in the firm’s...
Fespa countdown to busy Berlin event
With less than a fortnight to go before Fespa Global Print Expo opens its door, organisers are anticipating a buoyant event with more than 100 new product launches expected.
Highcon sale process extended
The deadline for offers for Highcon Systems has been extended.
Bakergoodchild achieves carbon neutral certification
Birmingham mailing house Bakergoodchild achieved carbon neutral certification through Carbon Neutral Britain in April, marking a milestone in its journey to reduce and mitigate its greenhouse gas...
VPK Group continues European expansion with Italian deal
Recycled board and packaging manufacturer VPK, which has several UK sites, has continued its European growth with the acquisition of Italian sheet plant Open Imballaggi.
Growth Guarantee Scheme receives extra £500m as tariffs bite
The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) has received an extra £500m in funding from the government to help mitigate any loss in market confidence following the imposition of steep trade tariffs by the US.
Stora Enso restructure to reflect renewable packaging importance
Stora Enso is set to implement a new, leaner and flatter organisational structure with seven P&L responsible business areas to reflect the importance of its core business of renewable packaging in the...
Paul Brough becomes Mail Users’ Association chair
Paul Brough has become the new chair of the Mail Users’ Association (MUA), an organisation that represents the interests of the UK's large users of mail.
IPIA Annual Networking Lunch set for return
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) will once again hold its Annual Networking Lunch in June in Birmingham, although with a change of venue this year.
Konica Minolta expects turnaround this year
Konica Minolta has revised its year-end forecasts to reflect recent disposals, including the sale of Indicia Worldwide to ADM Group.
Digital print volume to grow 54% globally in next 10 years
The global digital print market, worth $168bn (£126bn) in 2025, will grow to $251bn (£188bn) in 2035, according to fresh market analysis from business intelligence firm Smithers.
Moss continues global expansion with new Spanish office
Moss has continued to expand its European presence with the opening of a new sales office in Barcelona, located near a major European exhibition venue.
Girls Who Print Europe to launch at Fespa
The official launch of Girls Who Print Europe will take place during a luncheon at Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin next month.