Disciplines

National World lauds 'expert integration' of acquisitions

National World is on the lookout for more buys, and has reported increased profits at the half-year stage.

Roberts: Support for a vibrant UK manufacturing base will support growth

DS Smith’s Miles Roberts calls for EU integration and UK power plan

DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts has called on the UK government to make the UK a more attractive place to invest by aligning with EU regulation and develop a long-term plan for infrastructure and energy.

Walstead York future unclear

The future for Walstead York remains unclear with the factory still out of action and no word from Walstead Group on its plans for the site.

Astrea's Pro8310s has proved its worth, with the Doncaster hub now having completed 3m clicks

Academy trust expands in-house print hub network

A Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire academy trust governing 26 schools has given the go-ahead to a new print hub for its southern schools, after a successful trial of its Doncaster print hub.

Konica Minolta joins Two Sides

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has joined print and paper advocacy organisation Two Sides.

Following LA Digital's liquidation, its Poole site has been folded into Graphic Print Solutions' operation. Image: Google Maps

Print boss bankrupted

Matthew Herbert, former director of a number of failed print businesses, has been bankrupted by a creditor.

Results round-up

Heidelberg, Koenig & Bauer, and Mondi have all released financial updates this week.

Ockenden: closer alignment with the group gives Zeus Labels even better access to European markets

JH Label Solutions rebrands to Zeus Labels

JH Label Solutions rebranded to Zeus Labels on in June, a year after Zeus Group bought the James Hamilton Group.

Under the hood of last month’s most-read stories

While tribulations at two of the UK’s largest print groups topped last month’s ranking of our biggest stories, there were still reasons to be cheerful with a smattering of ramp-ups and start-ups. 

Google has researched solutions that prioritise both sustainability and performance. Image: Google Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide

Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how

Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...