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BPIF reveals latest UK print industry stats

The BPIF has updated its 'UK Printing - The Facts and Figures' publication, which reveals the latest industry statistics.

Fespa launches second global Print Census

Fespa has launched its second global Print Census, the first surveys having been completed at Fespa Asia in Bangkok earlier this month.

Mixed fortunes forecast for €159.2bn European print market

Smithers Pira has valued the European printing market in 2016 at €159.2bn (£138bn) and says a "changing landscape" can be expected over the next five years.

Corrugated board packaging market to hit $269bn in 2021

One of the print industry’s fastest growing sectors is set to experience slower growth over the next five years but is nevertheless expected to be worth more than $269bn (£216bn) by 2021.

Consumers abandoning email accounts due to irrelevant marketing

There are 19 million ‘ghost’ email accounts that are active but no longer used in the UK, many having been abandoned after being bombarded with too much irrelevant or unwanted email, according to new...

Industry outlook improving but Q3 output hits four-year low

While the Brexit vote did not have the expected negative effect on trade, output levels for Q3 were at their lowest levels for the quarter since 2012.

CFH Docmail in hybrid mail European first

Print and mail specialist CFH Docmail is now using its two high-speed insertion lines to enable SME customers to print on inserts and Business Reply Envelopes, in what it said was a European first.

Marketing agencies embracing print

Even with the growth of digital media, marketing agencies are still fully embracing print in their campaign work, according to a survey and follow-up report commissioned by marketing software provider...

Mixed market signals in IPA report as DM spend drops

Jitters over Brexit, weak global growth and ongoing government spending cuts have led to uncertainty in the marketing sector despite increasing budgets, according to new data.

Consumers unhappy with printers’ phone manner

Fewer than one in five British consumers are satisfied with the way printers handle their phone calls, according to research by audio branding services provider PH Media Group.

Door drops up 3.5%

The number of printed door drops increased for the first time in two years in 2012 reflecting a growth in expenditure.

MAS survey predicts SME manufacturing growth

Almost two thirds of UK manufacturers are optimistic for growth in the first half of 2013, according to the latest Barometer survey from the MAS (Manufacturing Advisory Service).