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Theresa May appointed as Printing Charity’s 2025 president
Former prime minister Theresa May, now the Baroness May of Maidenhead, has accepted the Printing Charity’s invitation to become its 2025 president.

Tributes paid to inspirational entrepreneur Nelson Loane
Tributes have been paid to Adare founder Nelson Loane, whose legacy includes a profound influence on today’s industry.

Clays steps in with rescue deal for TJ Books
TJ Books is set to continue under new ownership, with Clays sealing a deal to acquire the firm out of administration.

Macfarlane profit climbs as revenue dips
Macfarlane Group’s pre-tax profit has climbed by 3% while its revenue dropped by 4% in 2024.

Acorn Web to achieve 30% productivity boost with Komori install
Short and medium-run web offset printer Acorn Web Offset has invested in a brand-new Komori G37 Lithrone sheetfed press to replace its current cover press.

Packaging boss hit by heart attack sets healthy example
Fred Lill had a heart attack last year, aged 43. After warning peers across the industry about the dangers of stress, he now hopes to set a good example to the industry by encouraging healthy habits,...

Packaging One eyes up US expansion following mega contract win
Cheshire packaging firm Packaging One is looking to expand into the US market following a major $2.5m (£1.98m) contract win for its protective packaging product line.

Competition checks delay National World takeover
Media Concierge’s £65m takeover of National World has been delayed by Irish competition authority checks.

Moss expands UK offering with Rocket Graphics buy
Moss has returned to the M&A trail, expanding its presence in the UK with the acquisition of Rocket Graphics.

London Daily Digital launches monthly print edition
Online newspaper London Daily launched into print on this month with 100,000 promotional copies of the tabloid distributed around the capital.

Print Evolved opens new Kent factory
Web-to-print pioneer Print Evolved has moved its Kent multi-page print-on-demand operation to a new 1,400sqm site in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Inkcups transparent bottle printing innovation now available in Europe
Merchandise printing manufacturer Inkcups has launched its new ‘Nano Pin Curing’ print technology to the European market.

Media owners campaign over generative AI
National and regional newsbrands made a splash today, devoting their front pages to a campaign by the UK’s creative industries about the threat from tech giants using their work for generative AI.

Reflections Print Finishers to reopen this week
Reflections Print Finishers is set to reopen tomorrow following a hiatus when employees were locked out of its premises.

Admins confirmed at TJ Books
Administrators have been appointed at TJ Books but there is still no word from managing director Andy Watts on what the future holds for the business.