Industry bodies

Olympic windfall leaves a bitter legacy for Games losers

The Games generated a lot of business for UK print, but those that won work can't talk about it and many of those that didn't feel badly let down

Game, set & match to Cousin

The International Tennis Federation launched the 140-page Aspire Inspire book during the Wimbledon fortnight to celebrate tennis at the London 2012 Olympics.

The Games may yet get a thumbs up from printers: Olympics tenders

There has been much grumbling about London 2012 from the print sector, but companies that saw the opportunties are reaping the benefits

Heidelberg UK ahead of budget

Heidelberg's UK sales arm is looking forward to a strong 2012 after avoiding the Q1 sales dip that blotted the group result, according to managing director Gerard Heanue.

Creditors support Wright's Printers rebirth

Wright's Printers is being supported by many of the trade creditors of its predecessor Wright's (Sandbach), despite both businesses sharing a director in Andrew Sehne.

Bluepoint Cambridge's litho staff start up Langham Press

Staff from the litho division of collapsed printer Bluepoint Cambridge (BPC) have set up a new company in a bid to save jobs.

Print industry takes a stand against tobacco packaging legislation

Lobbying has postponed a consultation on proposals to introduce plain tobacco packaging. Printers say it's essential to keep fighting to save jobs

The packaging proposals are dangerous and unprecedented

In addition to being heavy handed and without giving due consideration to previous regulation introduced into the sector, this legislation would give the UK a reputation as a bad place to do business,...

Cost-effective tools to foil the forgers: Ticketmedia business inspection

Developing a new low-cost anti-counterfeiting process has led to ongoing growth

A market that looks pretty as a picture: postcard printing

There is more to postcards than meets the eye. Through added value and website apps, this sector could offer plenty of growth for innovative printers

IPIA Summer Networking Lunch nearing capacity

There are limited spaces still available to book a place at the IPIA Summer Networking Lunch this Friday (20 July).

Wyndeham Peterborough staff facing T&C changes

Staff at Wyndeham Peterborough are facing possible changes to their terms of employment that could result in pay cuts and longer working hours.