Disciplines

Consumers struggle to understand terms like ‘bio-based’, ‘compostable’ and ‘biodegradable’ when it comes to plastic

Plastic packaging action confusing consumers

Swapping out plastic packaging for alternatives is confusing consumers and even having detrimental environmental effects, according to a new report on the grocery sector.

EFI Connect will feature a keynote ‘fireside chat’ between Jacobson (pictured) and Guy Gecht

Future focus for EFI Connect 2020

Workflow management, digital integration and growth marketing strategies will feature in the EFI Connect conference in Las Vegas later this month.

 The MBO B30 has joined two existing MBO folders at Deltor

Deltor ups speed and quality with MBO and Palamides investment

Deltor Communications has taken on an MBO B30 folder and a Palamides Delta 703 automatic stacking delivery system to increase its productivity and quality.

Seaford (pictured at the Printweek Awards): "I’ll now be more involved in the future of the business"

MRP kicks off 2020 with new sales director

Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has promoted its sales manager to sales director as it looks set for further growth and investment this year.

The High Court halted industrial action at Royal Mail in November

CWU updates on Royal Mail dispute

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has updated on its dispute with Royal Mail, after it responded to a video posted by the postal operator last week.

End of the line for historic print firm

Long-established Thomas Loughlin (Liverpool) is shutting down after almost 130 years in business.

Rocket Exhibition Services has been in business for 10 years

Rocket rebrands to highlight exhibition expertise

Rocket Print & Promotions has rebranded in order to place clearer focus on its specialism and expertise in exhibition services.

A three-day workshop was run at the Lincoln College of Art and Design

The Printing Charity expands bookbinding training initiative

The Printing Charity has expanded its training initiative with Designer Bookbinders to include a unit on codex bookbinding following a successful pilot.

The standard EL-150 has a maximum sheet size of 1,220x1,320mm

Baysek launches die-cutter for short-to-medium runs

Baysek Machines has launched a new die-cutter aimed at the short-to-medium-run market.

Latimer Trend: unsecured creditors will only receive a fraction of amounts owed

Latimer Trend shortfall revealed

Latimer Trend & Company owed unsecured creditors more than £3m at the time of its administration, and the firm has an estimated total shortfall in excess of £4.5m.