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Switch focuses on in-store bakery products
Removes more than 560 tonnes of plastic packaging

Sainsbury's revamps bakery packs to cut plastic

Sainsbury’s has turned its attention to bakery products in its latest move to reduce plastic packaging in favour of paper-based alternatives.

Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper (centre) with Coveris staff
New conversion hall

New MP opens Coveris VSP manufacturing facility

New Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper has officially opened Coveris’ new conversion hall at its flagship polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire.

Shorter duration

Dates and length of next Drupa confirmed

Messe Düsseldorf has revealed that mega print expo Drupa will be held next in May 2028 – staying true to its four-year cycle – but will take place earlier in the month while its duration has been...

Stephen Perrott is the third generation of Perrotts to helm the bespoke printing firm
Perrott Bespoke Printing for sale

Hackney die-stamping business put up for sale

Perrott Bespoke Printing, a one-man die-stamping business based in Hackney, has been put up for sale by the third-generation owner, Stephen Perrott.

Inapa recently changed its headquarters from Lisbon to Sintra. Image: Inapa
Proposals received for some assets

Administrator updates on Inapa situation

The insolvency administrator for Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa IPG has updated on the company’s situation, with confirmation that proposals have been received for various parts of the...

Jones: I'm proud to be part of an industry that has completely reshaped itself
Celebrations and new kit installed

Powlsons MD celebrates 50 years in business

John Jones, managing director of Colwyn Bay digital printer Powlsons, will celebrate his 50th year at the business on 7 October.

Acorn’s current site will ultimately become the company’s litho plant
Swindon printers come together

Acorn Press and MPD Print in merger

Swindon printers Acorn Press Swindon and MPD Offset have completed a merger that sets the combined entity on a strong growth path.

The scheme is open to everyone in the communications and content industry sectors
"A quality mark"

The Stationers’ Company opens applications for Warrants

The Stationers’ Company has opened for applications for new Warrants and 2025 Warrant renewals.

The North Wolds site pictured pre-merger in 2021. Image: Google Maps
Bidding open for machines and other items

Northwolds Richardson Group kit up for auction as IP sold

Assets belonging to Northwolds Richardson Group, which went into administration last month, are currently up for sale via auction while its intellectual property has been sold to AB Print Group...

2024 hailed a success

The Print Show targets growth with new sign event for 2025

The Print Show hailed growing visitor numbers at the three-day show, which closed its doors yesterday, and unveiled a new co-located show for 2025 to broaden its appeal.

Robinson (right): expanding the creative options in print whenever possible
Site live this week

European online trade printer launches UK operation

Print.com has launched its UK online B2B print platform at The Print Show having established a sterling storefront and secured its first UK production partners.

Needham Group will keep its branding, operating independently under the Cyklop umbrella
Branding unchanged

Needham Group acquired by Cyklop

Ink and marking equipment manufacturer Needham Group has been bought by Cyklop International, a Dutch packaging and product coding machinery manufacturer.

Eight Group's expanded offering
'An easy decision'

Eight Group becomes Living Wage Employer

Eight Group has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

Today's planned strike is no longer taking place
March hearing date

Date set for Royal Mail £878m anti-competition suit

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has set the hearing date for a £878m collective action claim against Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services for 3 March.

Norman Ackroyd was considered Britain's finest living etcher. Image: Royal Academy
British etching master was 86

Royal Academy printmaker Norman Ackroyd dies

Renowned landscape artist and printmaker Norman Ackroyd has died following a period of illness, aged 86.