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Applications are now open for The Rising Star Awards

The Printing Charity opens Rising Star Awards for entries

The Printing Charity’s annual Rising Star Awards that champion young talent in the print, paper, publishing, and packaging sectors are now open for entries.

International Women’s Day is calling on individuals to ‘Break the Bias’. Image: IWD

Industry women speak out on IWD2022

International Women’s Day is underway, with ‘Break the Bias’ selected as the campaign theme for 2022 as it calls on individuals to help challenge stereotypes.

New 6,000sph 100K joins four existing HP Indigo devices at Solopress

Solopress installs landmark HP 100K

HP is celebrating the landmark 100th installation of its HP Indigo 100K, with the B2 sheetfed digital press just installed at Solopress in the UK and due to be signed off this week.

Curtis moved to its new factory five years ago

Medica and Curtis join forces

Just over a year on from its MBO, Medica Packaging has bought Curtis Packaging as it looks to expand its footprint into luxury goods and cosmetics.

A recent job completed at Adverset's new indoor facility

Adverset boosts sign and display setup with fresh investment

Adverset has expanded its signage and display offering with new kit from Mimaki and Summa and upgraded facilities for vehicle wrapping.

Walstead can provide customers with a carbon figure for every job

Walstead signs up to ClimateCalc

Walstead Group is now using the ClimateCalc tool to calculate the carbon footprint of the work it produces.

With the new trim extraction system the business can now recycle more material

Offset Print & Packaging supports growth with new installs

High quality carton manufacturer Offset Print & Packaging has taken on a new Baumann BSW7-2000 pile turner to support its growth.

Vism has an office in Lviv, western Ukraine. Image: Google Maps.

Industry rallies to deliver support to Ukraine

Print and signage companies across the UK have answered a call from the CEO of Vism to support the people of Ukraine.

UPM Chudovo in Russia makes plywood and veneers

UPM latest to halt Russian sales

UPM has joined fellow pulp and papermaker Stora Enso in halting deliveries to Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine – while Mondi finds itself under increasing pressure over its Russian stance.

Archant publishes 20 county Life magazines

Archant slammed over pushing Life readers to digital

Independent retailers have condemned publisher Archant’s move to persuade subscribers of its 'Life' magazine portfolio to switch from printed editions to digital.

Janes took up her new role on 1 March

Janes returns with paper role

Former HP director Nancy Janes is back in print with a new role at a paper manufacturer.

From the 17 categories, there were 21 winners at the Industry's night of nights

New names amongst the 2022 Printweek Awards winners

The UK print industry joined forces for the first time in almost two-and-a-half years last night to celebrate the sector’s brightest and best.

1st Class stamps will cost 95p from 4 April

Royal Mail to hike 1st Class stamp price by 10p

Royal Mail will increase the price of a 1st Class stamp by 10p to 95p from next month.

Protracted strike is damaging UPM's customers

UPM strike stretches past 60 days

Another week has passed without any signs of progress between UPM and union workers who have now been on strike for more than 60 days.

(L-R) Adrian Latham and Ian LeBrun from Bowe UK with Pepper's Jake Whitford

Pepper Communications ups capacity with Bowe buy

Pepper Communications has invested in a Bowe Systec Fusion Lite inserter to increase its productivity and capacity.