Industry bodies

Apprenticeship award for Coveris
Global packaging manufacturer Coveris has been named Apprentice Employer of the Year for its UK operations by print training provider, Learn2Print.

Our April and May 2025 issue includes a commemorative copy of our Awards ‘book of the night’ as well as the usual generous helping of thought-provoking insights and all the latest news and views from the wonderful world of print…
While the 2025 Printweek Awards winners were the undisputed headliners of the issue, taking equal billing is our preview of what visitors can expect from Fespa in May.

Paul Brough becomes Mail Users’ Association chair
Paul Brough has become the new chair of the Mail Users’ Association (MUA), an organisation that represents the interests of the UK's large users of mail.

IPIA Annual Networking Lunch set for return
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) will once again hold its Annual Networking Lunch in June in Birmingham, although with a change of venue this year.

BoxWay Packaging Group sites achieve EcoVadis Silver accreditation
Corrugated cardboard packaging specialist BoxWay Packaging Group has secured coveted Silver ratings for its two sites from sustainability ratings and ESG compliance body EcoVadis.

IPIA reveals new structure to support industry growth drive
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has implemented a series of key strategic reforms, with which it aims to strengthen its delivery of membership support and print industry stimulus.

Theresa May appointed as Printing Charity’s 2025 president
Former prime minister Theresa May, now the Baroness May of Maidenhead, has accepted the Printing Charity’s invitation to become its 2025 president.

Direct mail advertising spend jumps 13%
Direct mail advertising spend returned to growth in the third quarter of 2024, beating the country’s overall average of advertising spend of 9.7%, according to the latest figures from the Advertising...

New packaging alliance formed
A new alliance has been formed to champion the merits of fibre-based packaging amid “a critical time” for waste and recycling policies in the UK.

Industry confidence down despite positive Q4 output
Industry confidence slipped in Q4 and subsequently order and output expectations for Q1 have flatlined while confidence for Q1 has nosedived, despite output and orders in Q4 more-or-less performing as...