Disciplines

The government has announced a review into the potential effect on public health of implementing standardised tobacco packaging.

London-based production agency Altaimage has invested £150,000 in an Océ Arizona 460GT from Canon and an Esko Kongsberg XN cutting table.

Royal Mail Group profits have more than doubled in its first results to be published since it was privatised last month.

Operating profits at St Ives are ahead of this time last year, according to the firm’s interim management statement.

Tea and herbal drink packager Infusion GB is printing directly on to enveloped teabags for the first time after buying four Domino G220i thermal inkjet printers.

De La Rue has posted an 18% increase in operating profit, before exceptional items, in the six months to 28 September 2013 on revenues that were 5% down on the same period in 2012.

Spandex is to host an “experience day” in partnership with 3M for sign makers and printers with a focus on the emerging vehicle wrap market.

Prospect Mailing Services has been acquired for £400,000 by sister company St Ives Direct Bradford, recently renamed as Global Media Production.

Sequana, the owner of paper merchanting group Antalis and paper manufacturer Arjowiggins, is facing a potential €578m (£484m) lawsuit after a High Court ruling against a company it previously owned.

Printed.com hopes to latch on to what it says is a burgeoning market by launching a collection of wedding stationery.