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Women hail progress in print industry for International Women’s Day
Women across the world will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) tomorrow, 8 March. Printweek spoke to a cross-section of women across the print industry to take stock of progress towards true...
Incodia and Precision Card Services unite under Certus rebrand
Gift card specialists Incodia International and Precision Card Services (PCS) have rebranded, taking on the new moniker of ‘Certus Card Group’.
Packaging error leads to Boots paracetamol product recall
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a medicines recall alert due to a packaging error on a Boots Paracetamol product.
World Book Day 2025 encourages readers to ‘Read Your Way’
The organisers of World Book Day have encouraged members of the public to rediscover reading on their own terms, under 2025’s theme ‘Read Your Way’.
Printed Easy signs for second Canon iX3200
Printed Easy is expanding its use of inkjet printing with a second Canon VarioPrint iX3200.
Fespa reveals exhibitor line-up for flagship Global Print Expo
Fespa is set to welcome over 550 new and returning exhibitors from over 36 countries to the co-located Fespa Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, and Personalisation Experience events in Berlin in...
M&S trials paper wrap on popular chocolate bar
Marks & Spencer is trialling paper packaging on a best-selling chocolate bar.
IPIA reveals new structure to support industry growth drive
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has implemented a series of key strategic reforms, with which it aims to strengthen its delivery of membership support and print industry stimulus.
MM Bangor acquired, FitzGerald plans more buys
Former Clondalkin CEO John FitzGerald has teamed up with Cordovan Capital to acquire Mayr Melnhof’s paper sack business in Bangor.
Royal Mail takeover delayed, bulk mail class action goes ahead
The proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company has been delayed because of political unrest in Romania.
Acorn Press Swindon and MPD Offset liquidators appointed
Liquidators have now been appointed to Acorn Press Swindon and MPD Offset, which ceased trading at the end of January.
Elizabeth Bowerman sets up shop with Thistle and Rose consultancy
Elizabeth Bowerman, former head of UK sales for Stephen Austin and co-founder of the Young People in Print action group, has founded a print consultancy focused on helping print firms grow their...
Currency orders boom at De La Rue
Business is booming at De La Rue’s Currency business, with growth at the unit now expected to be “significantly higher” than previous guidance, amid the PLC’s ongoing sale process.
Blackwell Print closes doors
A Great Yarmouth-based printer with a history stretching back to 1870 has ceased trading and is set to enter liquidation.
Footprint picks up marketing expertise in new merger
Hampshire marketing and print business Footprint has completed its third acquisition in 12 months, bringing onboard the seven-person marketing firm Freedom-CS to launch a dedicated marketing business...