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Eight Group pride at colleague's success

Nightmare Lego idea turns into dream come true

Eight Group postal services manager Simon Scott has achieved a claim to fame beyond his renowned mailing know-how, having become one of a select group of people to have a Lego set idea turned into an...

The change was made official at a celebration on 29 August
10-year association

Stationers’ celebrates Leigh Stationers’ Academy launch

The Stationers’ Company has solidified its association with its academy in South-east London with the renaming of the school as the Leigh Stationers' Academy (LSA).

OT Group's withdrawal from the UKI market will see redundancies, despite the sales. Image: Google Maps
Paragon buys brand as sister company exits

OT Group withdraws from UKI market

Office supply giant OT Group, owner of Office Depot and the Spicers wholesale brand, has declared it will withdraw from the UK and Ireland market.

Began career as apprentice compositor

Sherfield steps back after stroke

Workflow and colour management expert Paul Sherfield is stepping back from paid consultancy work after suffering from a stroke.

Rose Calendars now has 251 panels on the roof of its factory
Aims to cut annual power consumption by 25%

Rose Calendars increases use of green energy

Rose Calendars has supported its commitment to environmental care with an extension to its solar panel array.

PressOn and HP's design gave a draconic nod to Wrexham's status as Wales' oldest club
100% HP Latex print room

PressOn revamps Wrexham stadium with custom wraps

Chatham wide-format firm PressOn helped Welsh football team Wrexham rejuvenate its STōK Cae Ras (Racecourse) stadium with graphics printed on the firm’s fleet of HP Latex machines.

Second Class remains unchanged

Price of First Class stamps to increase by 30p

The price of First Class stamps will increase by 30p next month.

One of the prints depicts a 1995 Earls Court performance by Oasis
Handwritten lyrics also available

Prints among Oasis memorabilia auction

Over 60 lots related to rock band Oasis will be featured in Propstore’s upcoming entertainment memorabilia live auction in November, including prints of the band.

Sirane is headquartered in Telford. Image: Google Maps
Company bought in July

Sirane shortfall revealed

The statement of affairs for packaging converter Sirane, which went into administration in July and was subsequently bought by Coppice Alupack, has revealed that Sirane had an estimated deficiency of...

Cruickshank: "I still consider every day to be an opportunity to learn"
40 years' experience

FDM hires Alan Cruickshank in new business development role

Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has appointed Alan Cruickshank as its new business development manager.

Print volumes 'growing fast'

Landa Digital Printing announces more press deals

Landa Digital Printing has announced a further raft of customers following its successful showing at Drupa, including two presses for Smurfit Westrock’s European operations.

Affordability and quality of service are key

Ofcom makes progress on possible USO reform

A reduced Second Class postal service appears increasingly likely as Ofcom reports on its progress in reviewing potential reform of Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation.

The Book Awards take place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London
Extended to 13 September

BPIF extends British Book Awards entry deadline

The BPIF has extended the deadline for entries for the 2024 British Book Design & Production Awards.

Hamilton turned over £18m in 2022, and employed 74 at the time of purchase
Extent of Hamilton's troubles unknown

Schades buys Hamilton Adhesive Labels out of administration

Retail paper roll and label specialist Schades has bought Hamilton Adhesive Labels out of administration in a last-minute pre-pack deal.

'Quality business' non-core to current owner

Flexo consolidation as Xsys acquires MacDermid Graphics Solutions

Xsys has agreed a $300m-plus deal to acquire rival MacDermid Graphics Solutions and a new CEO has just joined to oversee the enlarged business.