Envelope and packaging manufacturer Encore has bought a 9,600sqm logistics site in Peterlee on the site of the former Walkers Crisps distribution centre.

Two recently launched Epson printers will receive their first Fespa outings when the show returns later this month.

Thomson Print & Packaging is set to install a Heidelberg Easymatrix 106 CS to support its growth in bespoke printed folding cartons.

DS Smith has reported a ‘continued resilient performance’ in a challenging environment, in a trading update for its Q3 period.

Print revenues at media group Reach have proved more resilient than at its digital operation.

InkTec Europe has promoted Michelle Thirlby to operations director, where she will manage the daily operations of the firm, including overseeing its finance and service teams.

Wide-format printer and display specialist MacroArt is set to transition to the Moss name, after its acquisition by US company Moss Inc last year.

Four well-known industry names have teamed up on a new venture aimed at helping printers identify systems and products that deliver high ROI at a reasonable cost.

Royal Mail has said that the price of both First Class and Second Class stamps will increase again as of next month.

Highcon has announced preliminary results for last year that include a big loss, but the restructured company aims to achieve cash breakeven in H2 this year.