Disciplines

UPM preps for temporary layoffs

UPM is consulting with employees over potential temporary layoffs at three divisions in Finland, including UPM Communications Papers.

2024 Printweek Awards winners revealed

The brightest stars in the galaxy of print were celebrated in style last night at the UK’s flagship awards scheme, where Solopress was crowned Printweek’s Company of the Year.

Hunt: UK business must close the productivity gap

Spring Budget disappoints industry

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget has failed to excite the print and packaging industry, with leaders labelling it “underwhelming” and “unexciting”, despite several concessions that may make life...

Allen: the new site gives Encore room for further expansion

Encore snaps up ex-Walkers distribution centre

Envelope and packaging manufacturer Encore has bought a 9,600sqm logistics site in Peterlee on the site of the former Walkers Crisps distribution centre.

Aldi makes paper-based bottle move

Aldi has teamed with Frugalpac to introduce paper-based wine bottles on two of its own-brand wines.

The SureColor-F1000 can print directly onto dark, as well as light, fabrics

Epson to host first Fespa showings in Amsterdam

Two recently launched Epson printers will receive their first Fespa outings when the show returns later this month.

Inverness' A4 Design and Print has taken on the business of fellow acquiree, Highland Design and Print

East of Scotland Colour Print makes triple acquisition

East of Scotland Colour Print has expanded its reach into the Highlands through the acquisition of three smaller printers in Inverness and Elgin.

The Easymatrix 106 CS will be installed next month

Thomson Print & Packaging invests in Easymatrix 106 CS

Thomson Print & Packaging is set to install a Heidelberg Easymatrix 106 CS to support its growth in bespoke printed folding cartons.

M&S adds recyclable takeaway cups to all cafes

Marks & Spencer is rolling out paper-based recyclable takeaway coffee cups to all its cafes – a move that will remove 20 million units of plastic a year.

Xerox’s share price was up by 5.07% yesterday

Xerox to offer $400m of senior notes

Xerox has said that, subject to market conditions, it is offering up to $400m (£315m) in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2029.