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Print volumes 'growing fast'

Landa Digital Printing announces more press deals

Landa Digital Printing has announced a further raft of customers following its successful showing at Drupa, including two presses for Smurfit Westrock’s European operations.

Affordability and quality of service are key

Ofcom makes progress on possible USO reform

A reduced Second Class postal service appears increasingly likely as Ofcom reports on its progress in reviewing potential reform of Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation.

The Book Awards take place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London
Extended to 13 September

BPIF extends British Book Awards entry deadline

The BPIF has extended the deadline for entries for the 2024 British Book Design & Production Awards.

Hamilton turned over £18m in 2022, and employed 74 at the time of purchase
Extent of Hamilton's troubles unknown

Schades buys Hamilton Adhesive Labels out of administration

Retail paper roll and label specialist Schades has bought Hamilton Adhesive Labels out of administration in a last-minute pre-pack deal.

'Quality business' non-core to current owner

Flexo consolidation as Xsys acquires MacDermid Graphics Solutions

Xsys has agreed a $300m-plus deal to acquire rival MacDermid Graphics Solutions and a new CEO has just joined to oversee the enlarged business.

Billericay Foodbank is one of the charities Bakers has supported
Over £150k donated in 2024

Bakers’ donations to charity hit half-million mark

Bakers has revealed it has hit £500,000 worth of charity donations.

Nearly $6m invested in new platform

Moo gears up for growth

Moo’s growth ambitions were crimped last year, but the firm expects its investments in manufacturing and a new technology platform to accelerate future growth.

James Cropper: sales at its paper division were down 45%
Focus on adding value for customers

James Cropper reports positive start in trading update

James Cropper said it has made a positive start to the financial year in a trading update released today (4 September).

Customark's conversations with CLC stretched back to the middle of 2023
Turnover now £9m

Customark continues acquisition-based growth streak

Acquisitive label printing firm Customark has continued a string of purchases with the acquisition of Charnwood Label Craft (CLC) in early August, and sister companies Kingsbury Screens and Industrial...

Business says it is being 'incorrectly targeted'

Activists vandalise Kite Packaging site for second time

Kite Packaging’s site in Kent has been damaged for a second time by activists from Palestine Action. 

Turner (R): Printed OOH advertising is affordable, accessible, and massively effective
595 new outdoor billboards

UK outdoor advertiser doubles billboard portfolio

UK outdoor advertising host 75Media has acquired 595 new roadside paper billboards, doubling its billboard portfolio and leapfrogging competitors to become the UK’s second-largest roadside billboard...

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith
Trading in line with expectations

DS Smith updates on trading as IP deal remains on track

DS Smith has issued a trading update in respect of the period since 1 May 2024 while confirming that its “combination” with International Paper remains on track.

August listicle

Insolvencies, departures, closures, and criminal activity – print’s toughest month

If our most-read listicle is anything to go by, then August must be in the running for print’s cruellest month in 2024 because, much like with the UK summer, sunshine was in short supply.

Edition numbers are picked at random for each order
Car prints

Luxury automotive wall art business celebrates milestone

Online-only direct-to-consumer luxury car prints business Limited100 is celebrating serving its 400th customer since launching four years ago.

Shropshire Wildlife Trust benefits

Pet firm payout over packaging waste

A company specialising in pet accessories and treats has paid more than £66,000 to charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations for over 20 years.