Companies & suppliers

Cepac produces corrugated packaging and serves a raft of major clients. Image: Cepac

Darlington Cepac strikes escalated in pay dispute

Unionised workers at Cepac’s site in Darlington have escalated their pay strikes, with two weeks of all-out action now due to begin at the end of this month.

Greener Mail promises instant environmental impact

The Flow Group unveils new green mail brand

West Yorkshire mailing house and print marketing company The Flow Group has launched a new brand to help businesses who want to make their marketing environmentally friendly with instant impact.

Mondi's Functional BarrierPaper Ultimate will be graded for humidity-sensitive foods

Mondi buys Canadian mill, teases new PaperBarrier range

Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has agreed to buy a 250,000 tonne pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, to serve its American production facilities.

Fisherprint was established in 1947. Image: Google Maps

Reports: Fisherprint in administration

Fisherprint has been placed into administration according to local news reports, with the printer’s website stating that orders are no longer being taken by the business.

The 3D printed units can quickly assemble boxes up to 400x300mm

Macfarlane Packaging launches rapid box assembly system

Macfarlane Packaging has launched a new rapid box assembly system that is said to help packers build cardboard boxes in seconds, increasing packing efficiency by up to 70%.

Businesses are embracing “the Barbiecore aesthetic”

VistaPrint: Barbie fuels pink growth

Barbie hype has fuelled a hot pink renaissance and a viral trend, with the use of pink in logos growing substantially year-on-year, new research from VistaPrint has found.

APS has two facilities, including Preston Brook

APS Group launches business continuity service

APS Group has developed and launched a business continuity service aimed at supporting companies by ensuring business critical documents continue to reach customers.

CWU will put forward solutions to turn around Royal Mail's fortunes

CWU reacts to IDS board revamp

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has given a cautious welcome to the new boss at IDS, but has also warned that senior management at Royal Mail “cannot shake off their union busting mentality”...

Seidenberg: Royal Mail has "unrivalled scale"

New IDS CEO pledges 'bright future'

International Distributions Services (IDS) is changing its board structure following the departure of Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson.

Bespoke hoodies are part of the new range

WTTB adds to portfolio after taking on new kit

Where The Trade Buys (WTTB) has added apparel to its product range after investing in new specialist equipment.