The brightest stars in the galaxy of print were celebrated in style last night at the UK’s flagship awards scheme, where Solopress was crowned Printweek’s Company of the Year.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget has failed to excite the print and packaging industry, with leaders labelling it “underwhelming” and “unexciting”, despite several concessions that may make life...

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.

East of Scotland Colour Print has expanded its reach into the Highlands through the acquisition of three smaller printers in Inverness and Elgin.

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

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

Solopress has redeveloped its graphic design service to make it more accessible and user-friendly to customers wishing to outsource their artwork.

Paula O’Brien has joined Ricoh UK as its director of sales, taking over sales duties from CEO Glenn Griggs.

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.