News

Took over in the role on 1 April

Paul Brough becomes Mail Users’ Association chair

Paul Brough has become the new chair of the Mail Users’ Association (MUA), an organisation that represents the interests of the UK's large users of mail.

Guests maximise networking by rotating tables between the three courses
Birmingham's Marco Pierre White restaurant

IPIA Annual Networking Lunch set for return

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) will once again hold its Annual Networking Lunch in June in Birmingham, although with a change of venue this year.

Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet 60000 takes centre stage
Growth plans include new recycled plastic

Konica Minolta expects turnaround this year

Konica Minolta has revised its year-end forecasts to reflect recent disposals, including the sale of Indicia Worldwide to ADM Group.

Digital will compete with analogue in most verticals

Digital print volume to grow 54% globally in next 10 years

The global digital print market, worth $168bn (£126bn) in 2025, will grow to $251bn (£188bn) in 2035, according to fresh market analysis from business intelligence firm Smithers.

Marc Montenegro in front of Fira de Barcelona
Key trade fair and event location

Moss continues global expansion with new Spanish office

Moss has continued to expand its European presence with the opening of a new sales office in Barcelona, located near a major European exhibition venue.

The networking lunch is a free event
Expanding organisation

Girls Who Print Europe to launch at Fespa

The official launch of Girls Who Print Europe will take place during a luncheon at Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin next month.

High-speed fit-to-size packs

Packsize acquires Sparck Technologies

Packsize is expanding its offering – and European presence – with the acquisition of Sparck Technologies.

Modular automation platform

Koenig & Bauer teams with Siemens on digital transformation

Koenig & Bauer has partnered with Siemens to speed up the development and commissioning of printing presses.

Perring: print put forward as case study due to complex supply chains
51% of printers say price top factor in winning work

Printers prioritising price to win new work risk “race to the bottom”

Printers cutting their prices to win new work risk creating a “race to the bottom”, IPIA general manager Brendan Perring has warned, after a Printweek poll found that 51% of printers consider price to...

Vintage Cylinder always a crowd-pleaser

Heidelberg opportunity knocks at Glastonbury Festival

Heidelberg has teamed up with the Glastonbury Festival's free newspaper as part of its 175th anniversary celebrations – with a fresh apprenticeship opportunity opening up as a result.

Key date is 30 April

Shareholder acceptances creep up at IDS

The takeover of Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services has reached another milestone, with shareholder acceptances now climbing to just over 40%. 

Moss: "The Nyala 5 hits the sweet spot for us"
Nyala 5 installed

Retail design agency Horizon in UK SwissQprint first

Retail design and brand communications agency Horizon has become the first UK customer for SwissQprint’s new generation Nyala 5 flatbed printer.

Detailed analysis on costs and capabilities

Eight Group adds B2 digital in major Konica Minolta spend

Eight Group has completed a major revamp of its printing setup, including the installation of the UK’s first Konica Minolta AccurioJet KM-1e B2-plus LED UV sheetfed inkjet press.

Customers demand sustainability

Earth Day 2025: Climate concerns drive buying behaviours for both B2B and B2C

Climate concerns remain a key issue for both consumers and businesses when buying printed products, with 40% of consumers saying they have switched brands on regular purchases because they were...

Cutts: Excited to be working with the Weedon Group team
Leadership transition

The Weedon Group appoints new managing director

Independent corrugated packaging manufacturer The Weedon Group has appointed a new group managing director.