Print buying
The smaller events, closer to home, still need our support
While the industry continues its long road to recovery, only the most optimistic would claim that UK print is back to full health.
Manufacturers get into the lending game
Before the economic meltdown, it was all too easy for printers to raise finance for investment in new equipment, recalls one print industry stalwart. "You simply filled out some forms, signed on the...
Ryanair cuts print spend by more than 400,000
Ryanair has cut the annual print spend on its in-flight magazine by 420,000 by moving from A4 to an A5 format.
PPA lauds best in magazine print and production
Stephens & George, Pensord, Denmaur and <i>PrintWeek</i> publisher Haymarket Media Group were amongst the winners at last week's PPA Production & Environment Awards, where more than 170 leading lights...
Media roundup: Clear Channel, Government, Social Network, Primesight and Game
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Clear Channel recruits international sales director; Government returns to shock tactics in...
Print industry news roundup: MMP, Blackhammer, DDPC, Royal Mail, FT Solutions, MNA
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: MMP to close its Bootle plant, Blackhammer to install six-colour Rapida 105, DDPC...
St Ives boosts its marketing services offering with Sponge investment
St Ives has continued its expansion in the marketing service arena with a strategic investment in mobile marketing solutions provider Sponge.
Piccolo Press sold to former BPIF chief
Former BPIF chief executive Michael Johnson has acquired Piccolo Press from owner Tim Honnor, who is to retire.
Economist's Simpson retires
Today (29 March) is the last press day for Economist production director Sharon Simpson, who retires on 31 March after a 20-year career at the publisher.
Midland News Association installs new plate-making line
Newspaper printer Midland News Association has installed a Krause LS Jet 350 platesetter, supplied by Fujifilm, after moving all of its printing to Ketley, Telford.