Envelopes

Encore snaps up stricken GNE

Encore Envelopes could become the biggest envelope business in the country after acquiring the business and assets of failed rival Great Northern Envelopes (GNE).

'Major advance' in Royal Mail pension negotiations

Having halted a planned 48-hour Communication Workers Union (CWU) strike in October, the Royal Mail has issued an update on recommendations for worker pensions and pay.

The Mailing People invests in new enclosing line

Direct mail specialist The Mailing People (TMP) has invested £220,000 in a new envelope enclosing line to broaden its range of mailing services.

Blake opens London 'excellence' hub and plans more

Blake Envelopes has opened its fourth 'hub of excellence', on the site of London’s newly opened Postal Museum, and announced a new partnership with the institution.

Baddeleys says forced relocation 'a blessing'

Specialist printer and stationer Baddeley Brothers has been forced to relocate from its east London home of 24 years as the result of rising costs.

Royal Mail workers set to strike

Workers at Royal Mail have voted for strike action as the dispute over its defined benefit pension scheme rumbles on.

First 4 Direct Mail takes Riso cut-sheet

Direct mail house First 4 Direct Mail (F4DM) has become one of the first UK companies to take the Riso ComColor GD9630 cut-sheet printer.

Genie Printing ups insertion capacity

Birmingham-based Genie Printing has taken on a third Neopost inserting line to handle an upturn in capacity.

Blake embraces UK manufacturing with Rapid assets buy

Blake Envelopes has moved into UK manufacturing with the purchase of the plant, machinery and order book of Shrewsbury-based Rapid Envelopes, which recently went into administration.

Sprintprint races to boost digital

Commercial printer Sprintprint has installed a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C2060L to upgrade its digital facility.

Blake unveils third hub of excellence

Blake Envelopes has opened the third of four planned hubs of excellence in strategic locations across the UK.

Opal Envelopes chalks up 25 years in business

Sheetfed envelope manufacturer Opal Envelopes, which is celebrating its 25th birthday this year, has attributed its lasting success to a quality product and experienced staff.