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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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 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.
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 increases use of green energy
Rose Calendars has supported its commitment to environmental care with an extension to its solar panel array.
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.
Price of First Class stamps to increase by 30p
The price of First Class stamps will increase by 30p next month.
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 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...