Disciplines

De La Rue to cut 170 jobs, Unite blames passport loss

De La Rue has launched a consultation at its Gateshead Plant that could result in the loss of 170 jobs, with union Unite laying the blaming squarely on the company’s loss of its £490m UK passport...

Taylor Bloxham appoints outside hire as new CEO

Taylor Bloxham has appointed a new chief executive following Robert Lockwood's decision to step down following a period of ill health.

City Images takes on It Has To Be Brilliant

City Images has acquired fellow London printer It Has To Be Brilliant (IHTBB) as it looks to drive growth through the synergies created by the merger.

Priplak escapes Arjowiggins following MBO

Polypropylene sheet manufacturer and distributor Priplak has untangled itself from Arjowiggins following a management buyout led by its chief executive Thomas Godey.

Colour Five liquidators confirmed

Colour Five has formally been placed in liquidation after being hit by rising costs and a slump in demand for its specialised UV litho printing.

Paragon CC calls time on Jarrow site

Paragon Customer Communications has announced plans to shut its fulfilment site in Jarrow as it consolidates operations across fewer sites.

James Cropper reports record sales but profits hit

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has achieved record full-year sales, but pre-tax profits have almost almost halved due to the impact of continued higher pulp prices.

Help convert the unenlightened by preaching print’s power

Championing print’s effectiveness and engaging with end-users will help the industry’s cause while potentially opening new doors.

Can gov’t plan turn the tide for SMEs?

A new support package for the UK’s exporting SMEs could assist UK print’s global standing

Find enough space to grow and grow

The need for bigger premises led GH Display to consider an acquisition and expansion in all sorts of ways