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Odds: bringing a wealth of experience to new role

CDS snaps up Odds for new role

Former Communisis director Adrian Odds has joined CDS in a newly-created role.

Bresky: Paper division shaping up to be "more focused and cost-efficient"

Stora Enso CEO: turnaround is in sight for paper wing

Stora Enso said that demand for its products – with the exception of graphic paper – had recovered strongly in Q2.

(L-R) A1 Sovereign's Sue Busch, IBS' Jonathan Boakes and Konica Minolta's Rob Smith

A1 Sovereign expands capabilities with UK first KM AccurioPress C4080

A1 Sovereign has added an extra wide paper deck to its Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4080 – the first to be installed in the UK – to enable it to bring six-panel A4 brochure production in-house.

Cross: recent trading has been close to pre-pandemic levels

Micropress adds second Primera in automation drive

Micropress has upgraded its in-house saddle stitching capabilities with a high-spec Primera MC line from Muller Martini.

UPM Raflatac and Specialty Papers benefited from consumer trends, e-commerce and retail

UPM: expect prices rises in H2

UPM has reported a strong Q2 performance at its Raflatac label division and in speciality papers, while demand for graphic papers jumped by 28% compared to last year.

(L-R) Mercia's Paul Ross, Amanda Strong and Leah Asher-Gent with Russ Kennedy from The Print Design Factory (Sheffield)

Mercia Image appoints new business development manager

Mercia Image Print has expanded its senior team with the appointment of a new business development manager.

Pepper aims to remove more CO2 from the atmosphere than it emits

Pepper joins Two Sides and states ESG commitment

Pepper Communications has become the newest member of print and paper advocacy group Two Sides and laid out details of its Planet Positive Initiative.

The book was launched in a carpet shop window display

Boss wows with Bowie homage

Boss Print has partnered with a leading artist on his latest David Bowie inspired project to produce a breathtaking limited edition book that was gifted a launch in an unusual venue last week.

The business is celebrating 150 years of press manufacturing at Offenbach

Manroland Sheetfed: order input hits decade high

Manroland Sheetfed has reported that orders reached a 10-year-high last month.

The Eco Calculator uses comparison data from five prevalent environmental impacts

TAYA launches Eco Calculator for large-format banner materials

TAYA Groups has launched what it claims is the world’s first Eco Calculator for large-format banner materials.

Parcel volumes are up 19% compared with pre-pandemic levels in Q1

Royal Mail updates on Q1

Royal Mail has reported strong sales in the three months to 30 June in a trading update alongside its AGM.

The TFW site in Woolwich

Fire tackled at London print firm

Police and the fire brigade are investigating the cause of a fire at a London print group.

The StackaWraps system now uses sustainable card products

StackaWraps signs up new UK partners following business overhaul

StackaWraps Global has expanded its print partner network with four major UK sign-ups after revamping its system during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Buhrs BB700 will significantly increase Stannp.com's production capacity

Stannp.com invests to support bumper growth

Direct mail platform Stannp.com has invested £100,000 in new specialist kit to support its fast growth – with aims to double its turnover in the next year.

Each card and supportive plinth was manufactured by Linney

Giant card project launched to commemorate lockdown end

As most legal Covid restrictions are lifted in England today (19 July), with some measures eased in other parts of the UK, Hallmark and Fedrigoni UK have unveiled a series of large-scale greetings...