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HeiQ Viroblock was initially developed for the Ebola crisis
Last trade was in April

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 co-founder Peter Jukes visits Blackmore Press
First retail print launch since 2016

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.

Last year's celebration saw 600 guests attend the Awards
Entries close soon

Final entry deadline revealed for Printweek Awards 2024

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

Event set for 29 November

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.

Now 'in a better position'

HeiQ files delayed results

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

'Robust capital structure'

Lecta's refinance plans gain majority support

Lecta’s refinancing plan has been given the thumbs up by most of its stakeholders.

Octabins are made of recyclable cardboard and designed with an octagonal shape
25% rise in demand for Octabins

Large pumpkin crop increases pumpkin pack demand for DS Smith

DS Smith has reported an “unprecedented” surge in demand for its pumpkin packaging after this year’s wet summer in Britain led to the growth of much larger pumpkins than usual.

James Cropper's 3ft paper poppy with ex-forces members of staff
First to be plastic-free

Royal British Legion launches paper poppy

The Royal British Legion (RBL)’s Poppy Appeal launched yesterday (26 October) with its first ever 100% paper-based poppy.

Pivot at the Kettering plant

Go Inspire completes £1.5m web-to-print spend

Marketing specialist Go Inspire has invested £1.5m in a brand new web-to-print operation running from its Kettering site.

Focus on quality and efficiency

Route 1 Print invests in post-press setup

Route 1 Print has invested £500,000 beefing up its post-press setup ahead of the Christmas peak season.

Semaphore has recently won accolades for its work
Turnover doubled last year

All signals for growth at Semaphore

Cardiff wide-format specialist Semaphore Display has invested heavily in supporting growth after doubling its turnover last year.

Cami codes can be used for videos up to 29 seconds long
Scan and play

WTTB snaps up QR video message platform

Where The Trade Buys (WTTB) has secured the European rights to Cami, an American web host service for QR-code based video messages.

Print run of 1,250 copies

Artist's book project hits the headlines

Artist David Shrigley has made the national news thanks to a book project featuring bespoke papermaking and printing.

Covers rail and bus sites

TFL launches monster £2.5bn OOH tender

Transport for London (TFL) has launched a massive ten-year, £2.5bn tender that encompasses all of its out-of-home advertising assets.

Fox: the new kit will help power growth at the start-up
On-demand printer looks to grow

Merchr invests £250,000 in custom kit

On-demand merchandising printer Merchr has taken delivery of five custom-built print machines as part of a £250,000 investment targeting growth.