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Packaging supply chain “old fashioned”, say half of e-commerce firms
E-commerce companies in the UK are losing an average of £150,000 annually to packaging waste, according to a new report, with half calling the packaging supply chain “old fashioned.”

Nick Gee to retire next year
Denmaur co-founder Nick Gee will retire at the end of the firm’s current financial year, after four decades at the paper and board merchant.

Imageco completes hiring round
Imageco, the Leeds wide-format printer, has completed a hiring round that expanded the firm by 20% to 24.

Printing United 'will continue to raise the bar'
Printing United Expo has “set a new benchmark for the printing industry” according to show organisers who have declared the show a resounding success.

Next buys Vivid digital cutter
British retail giant Next has invested in a Veloblade Nexus digital cutting table and Zip Core Packaging Suite from Vivid Laminating Technologies.

CMS to install fourth CMC paper wrap machine
Central Mailing Services (CMS) has invested close to £1m on its fourth CMC paper wrap machine to boost its capacity and capabilities.

Reel Appeal doubles capacity with Durst Tau
Trade label printer Reel Appeal bought a brand-new Durst Tau RSCi at Brussels’ Labelexpo event, effectively doubling the company’s print capacity.

Footprint steps up acquisition strategy with rebrand
Southampton-based commercial printer Footprint South has rebranded as Footprint, and folded in its sister company FPS Digital in preparation for an aggressive expansion strategy.

Fespa goes live with 2024 campaign
The straplines for Fespa Global Print Expo 2024 and its co-located events have been revealed.

Heidelberg joins UN sustainable business scheme
Heidelberg has signed up to the United Nation’s Global Compact scheme for sustainable and responsible corporate governance.

HeiQ shares fall as trading resumes
Shares in HeiQ fell by more than 20% when the stock resumed trading after a six month hiatus.

Byline Times lands on newsstands
Crowdfunded newspaper the Byline Times has released its first-ever retail print edition, with copies of the first issue landing on newsstands at the end of October.

Final entry deadline revealed for Printweek Awards 2024
The Printweek Awards entry deadline has been extended for the final time.

IPIA Expo to offer critical insights to visitors and celebrate industry
The IPIA has outlined the details and agenda for its Recognising Excellence Expo, Gala Dinner, and Awards, which takes place next month.

HeiQ files delayed results
Materials science specialist HeiQ has published its delayed full-year results for 2022 alongside results for the half-year.