Print buying

Developing stories dominate April most-read

It’s a mixed bag of headlines in our listicle of the most-read stories of April, with the wait for majority shareholder acceptance of the Royal Mail takeover deal and the ongoing saga at Reflections...

House of Commons contingency printing tender live

The House of Commons is seeking a supplier to provide contingency printing services on behalf of the House of Commons Vote Office.

Hans Sohlström started in the role on Monday

Stora Enso restructure to reflect renewable packaging importance

Stora Enso is set to implement a new, leaner and flatter organisational structure with seven P&L responsible business areas to reflect the importance of its core business of renewable packaging in the...

Guests maximise networking by rotating tables between the three courses

IPIA Annual Networking Lunch set for return

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) will once again hold its Annual Networking Lunch in June in Birmingham, although with a change of venue this year.

Perring: print put forward as case study due to complex supply chains

Printers prioritising price to win new work risk “race to the bottom”

Printers cutting their prices to win new work risk creating a “race to the bottom”, IPIA general manager Brendan Perring has warned, after a Printweek poll found that 51% of printers consider price to...

Cutts: Excited to be working with the Weedon Group team

The Weedon Group appoints new managing director

Independent corrugated packaging manufacturer The Weedon Group has appointed a new group managing director.

John Lewis is adding 30 new brands to its Home offer this spring, including Sanderson. Image: John Lewis

John Lewis launches new glossy publication

John Lewis is supporting its Home brand with the launch of a new, glossy home publication.

Some suppliers were awarded several lots

Catalogue printing framework tops latest tenders

A seven-figure contract for the supply of catalogue printing services is the largest new tender by value currently live via the government’s Contracts Finder service.

(L-R): Dominic Hartley, John Roche, Elizabeth Bowerman and Mike Newman

Haybrooke launches buyer support service with trio of appointments

Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has launched a new support service for print buyers.

Some suppliers were awarded several lots

New nationwide printing framework launched

A new nationwide Printing Products and Services Framework has been launched with a stated goal of supporting all UK public sector organisations in accessing high-quality, cost-effective print, without...

Macfarlane profit climbs as revenue dips

Macfarlane Group’s pre-tax profit has climbed by 3% while its revenue dropped by 4% in 2024.

Some suppliers were awarded several lots

Latest tenders include new university print framework

A major new framework agreement from a university is one of several print tenders currently up for grabs via the government’s Find A Tender service.