Disciplines

Stefani: Do something and something will happen

New year predictions: Marian Stefani, IPIA

As an unapologetic advocate of print, the trade body’s CEO believes one of the few positives from the pandemic is that print is even more relevant than ever.

Steele: E-commerce will offer sustainable growth

New year predictions: Adrian Steele, Mercian Labels

The managing director of the Burntwood, Staffordshire-based label printer praises his team for their hard work and resillience under pressure during 2020 and he's just as positive about the company's...

Wiesloch-Walldorf: sale involves ‘old’ production and assembly halls and car parks

Heidelberg sells part of German HQ site

Heidelberg is selling off a chunk of its main Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany and will make around €50m (£45m) from its latest asset sale, with more space at the facility earmarked for future...

A selection of seasonal promos from Christmas 2020

Seasonal print hits the spot

Major brands and retailers have continued to use a wide range of print techniques to drive online and in-store sales this year, despite all the disruption and changes in shopping habits caused by the...

The Mercian team prior to the coronavirus pandemic

Mercian Labels rewards staff with £750 festive bonus

Mercian Labels has rewarded its staff with a £750 bonus this Christmas to thank them for their efforts during 2020, which has resulted in a record performance for the business.

At least one key learning from 2020

Jo Francis ponders the key learnings from 2020’s seismic and terrible events.

Fitch: helming Agfa's ambitious growth plans for inkjet in UK

Fitch steps up at Agfa

Agfa has promoted Paul Fitch to head up its inkjet business in the UK and Ireland.

BFS is a family-run consumables supplier

BFS set to expand in 35th year

BFS Pressroom Solutions is celebrating its 35th year in business and is set to expand its roller factory next year.

Heidelberg UK's warehouse was previously based at its Brentford site

Heidelberg launches Irish business

Heidelberg UK is to launch a new subsidiary in Ireland to enhance its presence north and south of the border.

Royal Mail: dealing with "exceptionally high volumes"

Royal Mail wrangles huge backlog, suspends some services

There’s a glimmer of good news at Royal Mail, which has reached an accord with the CWU after a long-running dispute. However, pre-Christmas chaos caused by a huge increase in parcel volumes combined...