Print industry news roundup: Smith Anderson, flood warnings, Renz, FPB, Print Leeds, Quark, James Cropper

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Smith Anderson staff strike s; Flood risk for UK printers; Renz chief executive steps down; FPB calls for growth; Print Leeds in 3m Heidelberg spend; Quark launches free DesignPad update; James Cropper boosts profits.

Smith Anderson staff strike over holiday changes

Employees at paper bag manufacturer Smith Anderson started industrial action last week (21 November) over changes to their holiday entitlement.

Flood risk for printers in East Anglia, Midlands and South West

Printers in East Anglia, the Midlands and the South West are most at risk of flooding, according to the latest alert from the Environment Agency, following heavy rain over the weekend.

Renz chief executive steps down after 34 years
Renz's chief executive and third generation owner of the company, Peter Renz, has resigned from his position after 34 years of service at the head of the company.

Autumn Statement: FPB calls for growth as IFS predicts fiscal pain
The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) is calling for the government to revert on its proposals to give workers the right to demand flexible working in the chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement on 5 December.

Print Leeds in £3m Heidelberg spend
Print-Leeds has invested around £3m in a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102-7+L and CTP system as part of its expansion following the acquisition of S&C Labels in February.

Quark launches free DesignPad update
Quark has issued a free update to its DesignPad app, a grid-based design package for amateur and professional designers.

James Cropper boosts profits despite falling paper sales

Paper manufacturer James Cropper has recorded a double digit increase in its operating profit for the first half of 2012 despite falling sales in its speciality paper business.