Disciplines

Greaseproof Printing Company launched by Chevler

Chevler has launched a new subsidiary brand to educate retailers on the differences between greaseproof and chemically treated grease-resistant papers.

HP Inc acquires MPS giant Apogee

HP Inc has confirmed the agreement of a £380m deal to acquire UK-based print outsourcing provider and kit reseller Apogee Corporation.

Westdale brings case binding in-house with £1.25m spend

The Westdale Press has brought case binding in-house with three machines from Kolbus UK as it looks to grow its premium books and book-style marketing products businesses.

Manchester's G&H seeks buyer

G&H has sought protection from its creditors as it searches for a buyer to take over the business after suffering a six-figure bad debt.

Awesome Merchandise seeks backers for expansion

Awesome Merchandise has launched a £350,000 crowdfunding initiative to help accelerate its expansion plans in the US and Europe.

Heidelberg North East role for Edwards

Heidelberg UK has appointed Chris Edwards as a digital and consumables sales representative for the North East.

Westcolour grows in-house mailing

Westcolour has continued its expansion by adding two Sitma SM10 paper enclosing lines to its newly established in-house mailing operation and taking on Sunline Direct Mail's former sales director.

Sales up at Communisis

Chief executive Andy Blundell has spoken out on the industry’s need to improve margins, as Communisis posted sales up 9% for the half-year alongside an increase in underlying operating profits.

Watkiss unveils bookletmaker for A4 landscape market

Watkiss Automation’s new hand-fed bookletmaker, the PowerSquare 160-WH, has been launched to target the A4 landscape market.

DS Smith pledges 100% sustainable packaging by 2025

DS Smith has thrown down the gauntlet in the sustainability arena by pledging to manufacture 100% reusable or recyclable packaging by 2025.