Procurement

Ditto board proves a hit at Fespa

A new UK-designed and manufactured display and signage board is proving one of the surprise hits at Fespa.

Royal Mail hits back at CWU ballot

Royal Mail has described the CWU's consultative ballot as "disappointing" and defended its position on the questions raised by the union.

UK launch for Exaprint W2P service

A new trade only web-to-print service aims to become a printer's "secret weapon" for outsourcing.

Konica Minolta aims to add value with web-to-print deal

Konica Minolta has formed a strategic partnership with Vpress for web-to-print solutions.

IPC Media restructure sees Scott depart

One of the last major print production roles in UK magazine publishing is no more.

OPG uses HP Designjet L26500 to decorate Cafe Eataliano

Lanarkshire-based OPG has used one of its three HP latex printers to produce a range of interior graphics for new restaurant Cafe Eataliano in Hamilton.

British Library tenders for book printing framework

The British Library has put out a tender in a bid to establish a framework of printers to call upon for book production.

Businesses must improve spending strategies for survival

Procurement skill and understanding is limited and undervalued in UK businesses, a new survey has found.

English Heritage launches print buying workshops

English historic conservation body English Heritage (EH) is running a series of internal print buying workshops to improve the standards and efficiency of its print materials.

Blue Buffalo wins Bupa print tender contract

Print procurement consultancy Blue Buffalo has been awarded the contract to tender the print of UK healthcare giant Bupa, a long-standing client of print management company RR Donnelley GDS.

Stationers to hold inaugural Environmental Group symposium

The Stationers' Company has created an Environmental Group under the chairmanship of former Pira International managing director and Stationers' court assistant Michael Hancock.

HH signs three-year contract extension with Asda

HH Global has secured a three-year, multi-million pound extension to its print management contract with the UK supermarket chain Asda.