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The amount of time consumers spent looking at their mail increased across all mail types
Mail lifespan boost higher than 2019 election

General Election drives bumper increase in mail volumes

JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q2 2024, which found that July’s snap election prompted a healthy boost in mail volumes.

Customers thanked for their support

Northend celebrates 135 years

Northend has celebrated 135 years in business with an event held at the firm’s original city centre premises – now a Slug & Lettuce pub.

Boost to capabilities

Pipi brings digital in-house with Jet Press

Pipi Print and Packaging has snapped up a Fujifilm Jet Press 720S to add digital printing to its list of services.

The group's first event will take place 14 March
23 October nationwide initiative

YPIP urges printers to throw open doors to young talent

The Young People in Print (YPIP) team, a group of volunteers set up to inspire the next generation of employees in the print industry, is supporting companies from across the UK to throw open their...

Joins from Fiery

Durst Group expands software team with key hire

Durst Group has appointed a new global sales director for software as part of its push to expand that part of its offering.

Cunliffe's newly adopted title has come with some unusual adornments
Print Lord claims title

Jim Cunliffe shares tongue-in-cheek new moniker for consultancy

Industry veteran and former director at Face Media Jim Cunliffe has anointed himself the ‘Print Lord’ in a tongue-in-cheek marketing ploy for his new consultancy.

Eight Group pride at colleague's success

Nightmare Lego idea turns into dream come true

Eight Group postal services manager Simon Scott has achieved a claim to fame beyond his renowned mailing know-how, having become one of a select group of people to have a Lego set idea turned into an...

The change was made official at a celebration on 29 August
10-year association

Stationers’ celebrates Leigh Stationers’ Academy launch

The Stationers’ Company has solidified its association with its academy in South-east London with the renaming of the school as the Leigh Stationers' Academy (LSA).

OT Group's withdrawal from the UKI market will see redundancies, despite the sales. Image: Google Maps
Paragon buys brand as sister company exits

OT Group withdraws from UKI market

Office supply giant OT Group, owner of Office Depot and the Spicers wholesale brand, has declared it will withdraw from the UK and Ireland market.

Began career as apprentice compositor

Sherfield steps back after stroke

Workflow and colour management expert Paul Sherfield is stepping back from paid consultancy work after suffering from a stroke.

Rose Calendars now has 251 panels on the roof of its factory
Aims to cut annual power consumption by 25%

Rose Calendars increases use of green energy

Rose Calendars has supported its commitment to environmental care with an extension to its solar panel array.

PressOn and HP's design gave a draconic nod to Wrexham's status as Wales' oldest club
100% HP Latex print room

PressOn revamps Wrexham stadium with custom wraps

Chatham wide-format firm PressOn helped Welsh football team Wrexham rejuvenate its STōK Cae Ras (Racecourse) stadium with graphics printed on the firm’s fleet of HP Latex machines.

Second Class remains unchanged

Price of First Class stamps to increase by 30p

The price of First Class stamps will increase by 30p next month.

One of the prints depicts a 1995 Earls Court performance by Oasis
Handwritten lyrics also available

Prints among Oasis memorabilia auction

Over 60 lots related to rock band Oasis will be featured in Propstore’s upcoming entertainment memorabilia live auction in November, including prints of the band.

Sirane is headquartered in Telford. Image: Google Maps
Company bought in July

Sirane shortfall revealed

The statement of affairs for packaging converter Sirane, which went into administration in July and was subsequently bought by Coppice Alupack, has revealed that Sirane had an estimated deficiency of...