Disciplines

Our roundup of September’s biggest stories makes for a tough read in parts, but rest assured there was a smattering of good news to lighten the industry’s mood.

Encore Machinery has become the new UK distributor for CP Bourg post-press equipment.

The Printroom UK has secured £1.3m from Metro Bank to help fund growth at the Liverpool commercial printer.

Deliveroo has expanded into personalised gifting through a new partnership with Not On The High Street.

Argyll mailing house CX Services has urged printers to consider how they could do more to hire neurodivergent workers after offering a full-time job to an apprentice with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Mutoh Europe has introduced its first-ever integrated print and cut device.

Eren Holding has gained nearly £150m of government support for its £1bn transformation of the Shotton Mill site in Deeside.

Swindon commercial printer Orchard Press has given its production site a makeover after reaching £1m in sales.

Approach Print has gone into voluntary liquidation after a drop-off in print work put paid to the firm’s plans to roll out a new software platform.

The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) yesterday (26 September) celebrated the UK’s mailing industry talent at its annual awards ceremony, giving special attention to the industry’s younger talent...