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Essentra set to move printing operation from Hull to Wales
Essentra is reportedly set to move its print operation to South Wales, in a move that will put up to 60 jobs at risk.
Allen Signs acquires Double Red printing division
Vehicle livery and signmaking specialist Allen Signs has acquired the printing division of photographic agency Double Red, for an undisclosed sum.

Norprint understood to have closed
PrintWeek understands that label printer Norprint has been placed into administration and parent company Magnadata has been bought by BemroseBooth Paragon.

Whistl poised for MBO
The main conditions of a management buyout (MBO) of Whistl have been provisionally agreed between its managers and owner PostNL, following an review of PostNL's UK activities

CFH Docmail acquires BSS Scotmail business
CFH Docmail has acquired the assets of the Glasgow site of BSS Scotland, also trading as BSS Scotmail, for an undisclosed sum.

Printing Charity calls on industry for help at Print Futures Awards
The Printing Charity (TPC) has announced the winners of this year’s Print Futures Awards and called on the industry to promote print more to young people.

Webmart appoints two top-level hires; plans new client room
Two new directors have joined Webmart in newly created roles as part of a company restructure to support its continued growth.

Mirri strengthens POS division with new hire
Mirri, a division of Reading-based print finishing specialist Celloglas, has appointed a new business development manager to grow sales with POS printers.

Former press sales manager Phil Murphy passes
Former Mitsubishi and KBA sales manager Phil Murphy has passed away after a long illness.

Linzbach illness results in interim role for Kaliebe
Heidelberg chief financial officer Dirk Kaliebe is taking over as chief executive of the press manufacturer on as temporary basis, due to the continuing absence of incumbent Gerold Linzbach because of...

BPIF stresses need for clarity in gender pay gap reports
The BPIF has expressed concern that published gender pay rates could be "misused and misinterpreted".

Government moves to close pay gap for women
The government is set to outline plans to force businesses with 250 or more employees to publish average salaries for their male and female employees.