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From PM to president

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.

A mentor to many

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.

Boost to ultra-short run offering

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.

More M&A activity planned

Macfarlane profit climbs as revenue dips

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

From B1 to SRA1+

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.

New approach to business

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,...

New staff taken on

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.

Revised timetable to be issued

Competition checks delay National World takeover

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

'Fellow premium provider'

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.

100,000 copies in first run

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 and post-press investment

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.

Nano Pin Curing tech

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.

'Tech giants should not profit from stolen content'

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.

New lease agreed

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.

Information gap

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.