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CMA will probe News UK and DMG Media print plans
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to review plans by News UK and DMG Media to create a joint venture printing operation, in a move that could take several months.
Packaging bosses named among UK’s most ambitious business leaders
Two packaging company heads have been named on a list of Britain's ‘Top 50 most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2023’.
Verve Display free to play after spring investments
Harlow wide-format printer Verve Display has found itself winning work through innovation after investing in a Kongsberg X24 digital cutter and Agfa Oberon UV LED printer.
CWU updates members on Royal Mail CEO talks and incentive scheme
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has updated its members at Royal Mail Group on its “positive” discussions with the new Royal Mail CEO, while also outlining details of a new Christmas incentive...
New print tenders include major councils contract
A trio of new industry related tenders are now live via the government’s Find a Tender service, including one with multiple lots that have an estimated total value of £4m.
Government pledges action on late invoice payments
The government has pledged to tackle a culture of late payment in the UK as part of its Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review, due for publication later in 2023.
Kornit CEO details Israel-Gaza war impact and firm's priorities
Kornit Digital CEO Ronen Samuel has spoken candidly about the impact of the Israel-Gaza war on the business and pledged that his top priority was supporting the firm’s employees and customers.
Integrity Print parent rebrands to better reflect group offering
The holding company that owns Integrity Print, A1 Security Print, Alliance Labels and a raft of other businesses has rebranded to better reflect the breadth of the current group.
International Paper closures to impact 900 jobs
International Paper is set to permanently close its containerboard mill in Orange, Texas and will permanently cease production on two of its pulp machines at other sites, affecting around 900 jobs.
Kin and Carta set for private equity takeover
Kin and Carta, the old St Ives business, is set to be acquired in a £203m private equity deal.
Print worker numbers shrink 15% globally since 2018
The number of people employed by the print industry worldwide has shrunk by 14.8% since 2018, according to the latest figures from business intelligence service Smithers.
Data Mail Solutions doubles Canon fleet in factory move
Data Mail Solutions (DMS) installed two new Canon engines after moving operations to a new factory in Crawley, West Sussex in June.
Wrapology to be bought by Germany’s Carton Group
Carton Group, a German packaging specialist owned by investment firm Waterland, is set to buy London-based luxury packaging firm Wrapology.
Rare magazine shop goes viral with “print is dead” jibe
Rare Mags, a specialist rare magazine and book store based in Stockport, has had a post on X (F.K.A. Twitter) viewed 140,000 times after it was widely shared online.
News UK to end direct-to-retail delivery within M25
News UK is set to discontinue its direct-to-retail delivery service within the M25 region, effective from issue date Monday 13 November 2023.