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H&M's Creator Studio adds UK production hub
T Shirt & Sons has become Creator Studio’s first UK production hub.
Government releases estimated fees for Extended Producer Responsibility
The government has released its ‘illustrative base fees’ for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for the first time, with aluminium, fibre-based composite and plastic packaging topping the list for...
Camouflage printer’s ambition plain to see in £1m+ press investment
Specialist fabric printer Pincroft has invested over £1m in a new rotary screen press, increasing the firm’s camouflage print capacity to more than eight million metres annually.
Brewer pays out £400k-plus over packaging waste failure
Historic Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar has paid £414,000 to charity after failing to register as a producer of packaging for an astonishing 18 years.
Horizon to show off ‘lights-out’ finishing at Japan Smart Factory event
Horizon has said it will take factory automation “to the next level” at its October Smart Factory event in Japan, showcasing fully automated ‘lights-out’ production.
Benton hails industry support for charity walk
Technotrans managing director Peter Benton has thanked the industry for the outpouring of support for his charity walk that has seen the total raised top a whopping £25,000.
Trio bring industry know-how to new venture
Three industry veterans have teamed up to form a new reseller business that has become Fujifilm’s first ‘Ultimate’ level partner.
Warners prints special edition Taylor Swift bookazine
Publishing house Hearst has released a special edition Taylor Swift bookazine, printed by specialist short- and medium-run magazine printer Warners Midlands.
LG Davis supports growth with new encapsulation kit
LG Davis has increased its capacity and speed of production after taking on a Comet Modular Encapsulation machine.
Ace finance deal serves up Set and Match MBO
Birmingham-based Set and Match and sister company Colprint have undergone a merger after managing director Stuart Mills bought out the group’s other directors.
DPS Digital merges with sister agency
Digital card specialist DPS Digital has merged with its sister company Intervino to form a full service e-commerce agency.
Media boss barred
A director of a publishing and marketing business has been barred after the firm traded to the detriment of HMRC.
Power of Print set for packaging focus
The 2024 Power of Print seminar, which is now in its 14th year, will take place at Stationers' Hall in London on 5 November, this year with a strong focus on packaging.
Walstead confirms new EU management plans
Walstead has rejigged its management setup on the continent to reflect the upcoming departure of EU CEO José Maria Camacho.
Northern Trains £2.1m contract heads up new print tenders
A Northern Trains print contract with an estimated total value of £2.1m has been listed among several other new tenders on the government’s Find a Tender service.