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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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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 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 Stationers’ Company opens applications for Warrants
The Stationers’ Company has opened for applications for new Warrants and 2025 Warrant renewals.
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...
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.
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 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 becomes Living Wage Employer
Eight Group has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
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.
Royal Academy printmaker Norman Ackroyd dies
Renowned landscape artist and printmaker Norman Ackroyd has died following a period of illness, aged 86.