Print buying
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Plan B measures: industry reacts
Industry leaders have reacted with dismay after the government announced ‘Plan B’ restrictions for England in the face of the new Omicron coronavirus variant.
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DS Smith sees profit leap in H1
DS Smith reported a bumper profit increase in its half-year results after achieving record corrugated box volume growth.
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Pantone unveils 2022 colour of the year
Pantone has revealed its colour of the year for 2022, a new blue shade called Very Peri (Pantone 17-3938).
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Adare SEC report reveals CX concerns over remote working
A new research report from Adare SEC has revealed a widespread concern among UK businesses that remote working is putting the customer experience at risk.
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Tributes paid to Leo Smith
Leo Smith, one of the industry’s leading lights in high-end repro and printing during the 1980s and 1990s has died aged 81.
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Navigator to increase UWF prices
The Navigator Company will increase the price list between 10% and 15% for all of its uncoated woodfree (UWF) products from next month.
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PFMS moves into paper wrapping
Peterborough Finishing & Mailing Services (PFMS) has made its first move into paper wrapping after investing in a secondhand Sitma polywrapper and associated new paper wrap conversion kit.
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25/8 expands in first year
Start-up 25/8 Marketing Group has made its first acquisition and signed up a major new client.
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Industry names on A List
A number of industry firms have appeared on the A List produced by international environmental non-profit organisation CDP.
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Canvas Prints in 2022 and Beyond
The surge in popularity canvas prints enjoyed over the past few years was felt across the industry. But is this upwards trend likely to continue in 2022?