Print buying
CWU suspends Royal Mail ballot
The future stability of Royal Mail has been thrown into question again, after the CWU suspended the ballot over its proposed pay and conditions agreement due to the “command and control” workplace...
RAP Spiderweb in administration
Oldham-based printer RAP Spiderweb has called in administrators.
Create a winning brand protection strategy
Sarah Rutland looks at how today’s omnichannel retail market, with its futuristic, Industry 4.0-ready finery, offers many opportunities for brands – but also many risks.
NorthWolds buys Wood Richardson in York merger
NorthWolds printworks has merged with Wood Richardson after acquiring the historic family printer in early May.
Kall Kwik branch marks 40 years under same owner
Kall Kwik’s branch in Great Titchfield Street, London has marked 40 years of trading and attributed its longevity and profitability to its customer service, insight, and foresight.
Hollywood Monster buys Sygnet in pre-pack
Birmingham wide-format and trade printer Hollywood Monster has acquired Leicester-based Sygnet Group from administration, taking the company to a combined turnover of £12m.
Metsä Board to begin negotiations on possible temporary layoffs
Metsä Board is set to initiate change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs for its paperboard and BCTMP (bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp) mills in Finland.
Royal Mail: improving quality of service is 'top priority'
Royal Mail has again called for “major reform” of the USO after posting a £1bn operating loss – reduced to a mere £419m, or £8m a week – on an adjusted basis.
First Revoria customer revealed
Scotland’s Loxley Colour is set to install the UK’s first Fujifilm Revoria digital press after signing up for a top-of-the-range PC1120 model.
Industry contracted in Q1 as output and order levels fell
The first quarter of 2023 turned out to be more challenging than expected for the UK’s printing and printed packaging industry, according to the BPIF’s latest Printing Outlook report.