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Manchester pair arrested over Packaging Export Recovery Notes fraud
Two men were arrested for fraud and money laundering last Wednesday (12 March) as part of an ongoing investigation into Packaging Export Recovery Notes (PERN) fraud.
France turns to power of print for emergency planning
French authorities are planning to send a printed ‘survival guide’ to all households in the country in the wake of current geopolitical instability and concerns about “Russian threats”.
Big jump in operating profits at National World
Sales and profits are up at National World, despite headwinds including “non-trading distractions” including the group’s impending change of ownership.
Five years on: how Covid has changed the print industry
On Sunday, 23 March, five years will have passed since the first lockdown was announced by the then Prime Minister Boris Johnson to slow the spread of Covid. Printweek looked across the sector to...
PrintGreen launches to support industry sustainability
A new initiative is launching in the UK with the aim to “redefine the conversation around print sustainability”.
Bishops celebrates 40th anniversary with fresh investment round
Bishops Printers is celebrating 40 years in business and has turned its investment spotlight on post-press with a fresh investment in finishing kit.
Koenig & Bauer completes board revamp
Koenig & Bauer has implemented “generational changes” to its board with its new CEO set to take over in June and another long-standing board member stepping down.
Heidelberg CFO to step down at year-end
Heidelberg CFO Tania von der Goltz – the first woman to sit on its management board – will step down at the end of this month.
Unbound pre-packs but "bold new era" soured by doubts over crowdfunder refunds
Crowd-funded publisher Unbound has been sold in a pre-pack deal, leaving authors uncertain over whether they will receive money they are owed.
Stationers’ Awards open for entries; warrants awarded
The Stationers’ Company has opened its 2025 Innovation Excellence Awards for entry and earlier this month awarded this year's Stationers’ Warrants.
John Harris to retire after 51 years in print
Stirland Paterson key accounts director John Harris will retire at the end of this month after more than 50 years in print.
Signwaves ups productivity with SwissQprint double
Signwaves has bolstered its printing firepower while reducing its environmental impact by upgrading to two new SwissQprint Nyala flatbed printers.
Keypoint Intelligence becomes Fespa thought leadership partner
Keypoint Intelligence has become Fespa’s thought leadership partner and will sponsor four key events through to July 2026.
AI and automation essential for workflow improvement, Gelato report finds
Local on-demand production platform Gelato has released the results of its 2025 State of Print Production Report, which highlights industry trends including the rising adoption of AI, the growing...
James Cropper appoints new MD at paper wing
James Cropper has appointed a highly-experienced print and packaging executive as the new boss of its Paper & Packaging business.