Industry bodies
SMP hails new Royal Mail DM initiative
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has welcomed a new Royal Mail initiative that offers its cheapest ever tariff for non-urgent items.
CPMA warns on packaging impact of proposed food regs
The Consumer Packaging Manufacturers Alliance (CPMA) has cautioned that recommended regulation on certain foods could cause issues for the printed packaging industry and the marketing of the products...
Gloomy outlook for printing inks continues
The outlook for printing inks continues to be pessimistic after the sector experienced a sharp drop in sales in 2020.
BPIF outlines key achievements at members’ day
The BPIF shared its successes and financial performance for the past year, as well as its aims for the future, at its yearly members’ day earlier this week.
Flather becomes Master and Bird steps up at Kolbus
The Stationers’ Company has elected what is believed to be its first Master from the print machinery supplier fraternity as it inches closer to unveiling the £7.5m revamp of Stationers’ Hall.
Late payment issues increase during pandemic
Late payment has remained an ongoing issue for many businesses during the coronavirus pandemic – and in many cases has become an increasing one – with printers among those under pressure.
Stationers’ issues 2021 innovation warrants
The Stationers’ Company has issued seven new Stationers’ Warrants, which highlight excellence within its member industries.
Visual Media Conference set for three-day return
The eighth Visual Media Conference (VMC) will take place in September and will run over three days for the first time.
Haybrooke lands Boss opportunity for PaaS
Haybrooke has secured an arrangement with Boss Federation to provide the office supplies and services industry trade association’s members with access to its new 'printing as a service'...
Book sales grow during pandemic
The invoiced value of UK printed consumer publishing increased by 4% in 2020, remaining resilient during the coronavirus pandemic.