Business
Plan B measures: industry reacts
Industry leaders have reacted with dismay after the government announced ‘Plan B’ restrictions for England in the face of the new Omicron coronavirus variant.
DS Smith sees profit leap in H1
DS Smith reported a bumper profit increase in its half-year results after achieving record corrugated box volume growth.
Holywell Press in Speedmaster buy
Holywell Press has taken on a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 75 LE-UV four-colour press to boost its output and efficiency.
Adare SEC report reveals CX concerns over remote working
A new research report from Adare SEC has revealed a widespread concern among UK businesses that remote working is putting the customer experience at risk.
Navigator to increase UWF prices
The Navigator Company will increase the price list between 10% and 15% for all of its uncoated woodfree (UWF) products from next month.
PFMS moves into paper wrapping
Peterborough Finishing & Mailing Services (PFMS) has made its first move into paper wrapping after investing in a secondhand Sitma polywrapper and associated new paper wrap conversion kit.
Drytac adds to ViziPrint portfolio
Drytac has expanded its portfolio of high quality printable medias with the launch of ViziPrint Deco +, a 50mic optically clear gloss PET film with a permanent acrylic adhesive.
Two more industry names become employee owned
Print and design firm Wee Blue Coo and publisher The Folio Society are the latest industry businesses to become employee owned.
Venn buys second commercial printer
Venn Holdings, the buy and build commercial print venture founded by Andy Rae and Anthony Thirlby earlier this year, has made its second company acquisition.
Social enterprise launches new local print title
Social enterprise Social Streets has launched The Slice, a new, printed title for the residents of Tower Hamlets in London.