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DecTek rounds off year with sixth Titanium cutter and more
DecTek has capped off a busy year of investment with three more new machines, including its sixth Titanium cutter.
Number of specialised print workers plummets
The number of skilled tradespeople working in print plummeted by 73% between 2006 and 2021, with the impact of the pandemic yet to be fully revealed.
Workers rally on latest Royal Mail strike date
Postal workers were massing in central London this afternoon after talks to resolve the long-running strike action at Royal Mail broke down again.
CMS brings B2 lamination in-house
Central Mailing Services (CMS) has brought B2 lamination in-house after taking on a D&K Europa fully automated laminator.
PSE appoints HR lead
PSE Offline Marketing has appointed a new head of HR on the back of strong growth and in anticipation of further expansion to come.
DS Smith profits surge at half-year stage
DS Smith has reported a huge increase in profits in its half-year results.
Fespa to share ‘New Perspectives’ at 2023 event
Fespa Global Print Expo 2023 and European Sign Expo 2023 will return in May, with the strapline ‘New Perspectives’.
Grafenia in document management buy
Grafenia has acquired another small software business and has ambitions to expand its reach.
Price increase at Mitsubishi HiTec Paper
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe is increasing prices for its entire range of coated speciality papers worldwide by 7-9% for deliveries from 1 February 2023.
Consumer cutbacks and Royal Mail strikes hit Moonpig sales
The cost of living crisis and strikes at Royal Mail have hit sales at Moonpig, which has downgraded its sales forecast for the full year.
SBS admin reports reveal large inter-company debts
Documents filed by the administrators of the three operating Leicestershire print businesses of SBS Print Group have revealed that the businesses owed large inter-company amounts as well as millions...
SBS director taken on by Pureprint
The former group sales director at SBS Print Group, which fell into administration and ceased trading in October, has been hired by Pureprint Group as an account director.
Sealed Air invests $8m in Highcon
Sealed Air Corporation has invested $8m (£6.55m) in Israeli digital post-press manufacturer Highcon, in what it said is in the context of “a strategic collaboration” between the two companies.
Canon and Reach make UK inclusive employers list
Canon UK and Ireland and publisher Reach have made the cut for the ranking of the UK’s most inclusive employers.
Stephens & George buys rival Pensord
Stephens & George (S&G) Print Group has acquired local rival Pensord Print Group and entrenched its position as the UK’s largest sheetfed magazine specialist.