Disciplines

Catalogue printing framework tops latest tenders
A seven-figure contract for the supply of catalogue printing services is the largest new tender by value currently live via the government’s Contracts Finder service.

Royal Mail seeks changes to USO reform
Royal Mail has responded to Ofcom’s proposals for reform of the Universal Postal Service and has pushed back on what it described as “over specified” delivery targets.

Trustees appointed at Highcon
Two temporary trustees have been appointed at Highcon Systems, which hopes to restructure under Israel’s Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation Law.

Indigo Ross celebrates 30 years with charity drive and new kit
Sudbury design, print and web service firm Indigo Ross marked 30 years in business on 1 April.

Blue Gecko sharpens up with new JWEI cutter
Two-man operation Blue Gecko replaced its decade-old Colex cutter with a brand-new JWEI, transforming the exhibition and retail specialist’s finishing capabilities.

Industry unconvinced by social media marketing
Social media is considered overrated as an effective business marketing tool by nearly two thirds of Printweek readers, according to new survey findings.

Chemicals firm fined £2.5m after serious breaches
A firm that makes chemicals used by the paper industry has received a seven-figure fine after two uncontrolled releases of acid at a site in Essex.

Mimaki unveils new UV DTF tech ahead of Fespa
Mimaki has unveiled its latest machine, a direct-to-film (DTF) UV printer that can effectively produce stickers made of just ink and varnish – which can be applied to objects of all shapes and sizes.

Fespa 2025 programme unveiled
Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 has unveiled its full programme ahead of the May expo in Berlin.

Dataline in Danish buy
Dataline has expanded its European footprint with the acquisition of Dansk Dataservice’s graphic arts activities.