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The VMGS team prints race graphics for the McAMS Yamaha Racing superbike team
Finishing bottlenecks cleared

VMGS Installations bolsters finishing with JWEI JCUT

Leicestershire wide-format firm VMGS Installations has boosted its finishing capacity with a brand-new 3.2m JWEI JCUT-3230 cutting table.

Knowledge and leadership 'second to none'

Web offset expert Alan White passes away

Alan White, who held a number of senior roles at well-known printers during the heyday of web offset and direct mail, has died aged 82.

Formara will have access to consumer research, industry information and sustainability advice
Latest member

Formara joins Two Sides

Formara has become the latest industry name to become a member of print and paper advocacy group Two Sides.

Also offered contract services

Historic paper firm ceases trading

A historic UK paper company has closed its doors after nearly 100 years in business.

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith
Five European sites to be sold

International Paper given EU nod for DS Smith deal but must divest some plants

International Paper has received Phase I clearance of its “combination” with DS Smith from the European Commission, but this was conditional on International Paper entering into commitments to divest...

Industry's night of nights

Printweek Awards 2025 shortlist revealed

The finalists for the 2025 Printweek Awards have been confirmed, with 54 companies through the first judging stage and vying to win a coveted Printweek Prism.

Popular LinkedIn post

Direct mail ‘uniquely effective’, says Ogilvy UK’s Sutherland

The vice chairman of advertising and marketing agency Ogilvy UK has hailed the power of direct mail in a popular LinkedIn post that has attracted well over 300 comments at the time of writing.

Upgrades cut patching more than 50%

Bobst pushes upgrades for Expertcut 106 PER following Drupa reveal

Bobst has pushed several upgrades to its Expertcut 106 PER die-cutter to market following their Drupa launch, including a retrofittable machine plate to reduce and compensate for platen deformation –...

"A fantastic opportunity"

Mixam and Indiegogo partner to power up projects with print-on-demand

Online printing platform Mixam has partnered with global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo to enable its creators to print and sell their work using Mixam’s print-on-demand service, PrintLink.

Criticised by NUJ for £25m dividend

DC Thomson cuts four titles; 35 roles redundant

Publisher DC Thomson has entered redundancy consultations with around 55 employees as it ceases publication on four of its print titles.

JNM Exhibitions specialises in exhibition and pavilion design and build
Supports rapid growth strategy

Grafit Display Hire acquires JNM Exhibitions

Grafit Display Hire, which specialises in tension fabric displays and structures, has acquired international exhibition contractor JNM Exhibitions.

Latest Smithers analysis

Packaging and labels to prove key growth area

Packaging and label print will be the sole industry vertical to enjoy substantial growth over the next four years, according to fresh analysis from market intelligence firm Smithers.

The programme is open to a range of STEM professionals, including engineers and technical experts
Placements available at various sites

Saica UK and STEM Returners partner on return-to-work initiative

International packaging manufacturer Saica Group has partnered with return-to-work specialist STEM Returners to launch a new 12-week employment programme, as a part of its diversity action plan.

Onboard Corrugated manufactures a wide variety of fluted board substrates
Strong organic growth at firm

Onboard Corrugated sold to Eren

Onboard Corrugated has been acquired by Turkish paper and board manufacturer Eren via its Dutch surrogate, Nova Paper.

Fluorescent pink added

One Digital brightens up printroom with new Iridesse

Brighton commercial printer One Digital has installed a new Xerox Iridesse fitted with fluorescent pink to update its print room and gear up for growth.