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Mondi order books improve amid challenging environment
Mondi CEO Andrew King has described the group’s performance last year as “resilient” amid a challenging trading environment, with the figures also revealing €13m (£10.75m) in costs related to its...
Mortons sells media wing, printing operations retained
Kelsey Media has acquired Mortons Media Group’s publishing and events divisions, while its print and mailing business does not form part of the deal and is set to continue separately.
Importance of magazine ABCs stressed; print growth limited
The IPA, ISBA and the PPA have penned a letter reminding the advertising industry about the importance of certified data in supporting trusted ad trading; with the latest report showing mixed results...
Raiseprint installs UK-first die-cutter from SBL
Keighley packaging and merchandise printer Raiseprint has installed the UK’s first SBL 820EF V.02 die-cutter, capable of foiling, embossing, and cutting at up to 8,000sph.
Harwood King triples flatbed capacity with Nyala 4 install
Fine art printer Harwood King Printmakers has installed a brand-new six-colour SwissQprint Nyala 4 to cope with rising demand for high-quality prints.
Print bosses mull NICs mitigation measures
Print firms are planning to put up prices or reduce headcount to help mitigate the looming National Insurance increase, according to a recent Printweek poll.
Graphic Warehouse overhauls new factory; adds extra firepower
Wide-format trade firm Graphic Warehouse, formerly known as Matic Media, has installed a brand new Liyu Platinum Q3 3.2m printer as it nears completion on the refurbishment of its new 1,400sqm...
Fastsigns Hammersmith sold to Ukrainian investor
Fastsigns’ successful Hammersmith branch has been sold to Yurii Petrushko, a Ukrainian investor living in the UK.
Langley backs Manroland Sheetfed, UK preps VIP event
Langley Holdings is on the lookout for complementary buys to boost its Print Technologies business, which includes Manroland Sheetfed and Druck Chemie.
Design boss barred over BBL
The boss of a specialist textile pattern design business has been barred for abuse of the Bounce Back Loan scheme.
Robert Dryburgh RIP; Farquhar & Son to close after 154 years
Robert (Bob) Dryburgh, managing director of historic print firm Farquhar & Son, has passed away, with the firm closing its doors after 154 years in business.
FDM secures major new contract; achieves FSC Chain of Custody certification
Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has secured a new three-year contract with Buckinghamshire Council.
Packaging Innovations packs out NEC
Packaging Innovations saw one of its “biggest and best-attended” days in the show’s history on Wednesday (12 February), as organisers welcomed visitors to Hall 3 of the NEC in Birmingham.
EPR lead PackUK launched at crowded Packaging Innovations panel
The government’s packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme administrator, PackUK, was officially launched this week at Birmingham’s Packaging Innovations trade show.
BBC exposes number plate production failures
A BBC probe into suppliers of vehicle number plates has exposed lax practices at several suppliers.