Print buying
BPIF advises on Plastic Packaging Tax introduction
The BPIF has shared information and advice about the impending introduction of the new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), which will impact some print and packaging companies.
Micropress expands with acquisition
Micropress has added a print management wing with the acquisition of Callimedia.
Royal Mail 'reinvents' stamps with added barcodes
Royal Mail has announced a radical revamp of its everyday stamps, which will now include a barcode for additional security as well as offering the potential to link to multimedia content. However the...
Edwardthompson to close after 155 years
A historic North East print firm is set to close its doors after the coronavirus pandemic halved its sales.
Newsquest in Archant merger talks
Newspaper publishing giant Newsquest is in exclusive negotiations with the owners of rival regional news publisher Archant to take over the business, a report claims.
Feldmuehle outlines investment plans
Feldmuehle is set to invest further in its site, based just west of Hamburg, as part of its long-term strategy of further development.
Reports: UPM Pulp negotiations underway
UPDATED: UPM’s negotiations with the Finnish Paperworkers’ Union (Paperiliitto) are now underway for UPM Pulp, with the other UPM businesses expected to follow, according to media reports from...
HP makes Scottish packaging acquisition
HP Inc has acquired Scottish plastic-free bottle manufacturer Choose Packaging to strengthen its sustainable packaging offering.
Despair as UPM strike extended for third time
Printers, print buyers and paper merchants are in despair after UPM announced that strike action at its Finnish mills could be extended for a third time and by a further three weeks – until 12 March.
Tributes paid to Dave Williams
Industry associates have paid tribute to former Pindar technical director Dave Williams, who has died aged 71.