Business

CWU to ballot over 100,000 Royal Mail workers on strike action

More than 100,000 Royal Mail staff are to be balloted for possible strike action over grievances about job security and the terms and conditions of their employment.

Print Warehouse in admin and being marketed for sale

An Essex-based printer has been placed into administration and put up for sale as a going concern.

Industry cautiously optimistic despite uncertainty

Print’s confidence has been knocked due to Brexit uncertainty affecting output, though an uptick is on the way for the latter half of the year, according to the BPIF's quarterly report.

HP: Lores appointed new CEO; print revenue down in Q3

HP Inc has appointed a new president and CEO following the upcoming departure from the company of Dion Weisler.

Up to eight possible bidders for JPI assets

Up to eight companies are said to be mulling bids for JPI Media’s assets, which include the i newspaper and more than 100 regional titles.

Reflex sponsors cycling squad to stage race success

Reflex Group is set to officially launch its cycle racing teams in the UK and France following high-profile success for the fledgling squad.

Local MP visits Point Control

Trade finisher Point Control Print Finishing was visited by its local MP last week to coincide with the firm’s PUR binding of the new Burnley FC programme for the 2019/20 Premier League season.

Penrose hit by 'extensive' fire

Penrose Group has been hit by an overnight blaze, the cause of which is now under investigation.

Mitchell & Wright enters liquidation

Mitchell & Wright Printers has gone into liquidation, with the loss of 13 jobs.

Fleet Street veteran eyes JPI Media takeover

One-time Mirror Group chief executive David Montgomery is reportedly preparing to take over JPI Media as the first step in a buy-and-build acquisition spree.