Print buying

Walstead closes York, but still hopes for reprisal

Walstead Group has confirmed the closure of its York facility, while simultaneously hoping to get the factory going again at some point.

Blackwell Print leased its Great Yarmouth premises. Image: Google Maps

Liquidators appointed at Blackwell Print

Liquidators are now in place at historic Great Yarmouth-based printer Blackwell Print, which closed its doors at the end of February.

Palm had group turnover of €2bn (£1.66bn) in 2023. Image: Palm

Palm offers to acquire five corrugated box plants from International Paper

German paper and packaging group Palm has made an offer to acquire five corrugated box plants from International Paper (IP).

John Lewis is adding 30 new brands to its Home offer this spring, including Sanderson. Image: John Lewis

John Lewis launches new glossy publication

John Lewis is supporting its Home brand with the launch of a new, glossy home publication.

AIPIA: Packaging remains the most direct and reliable way to reach consumers

Brand Packaging Network launch aims to transform packaging into dynamic media channel

The Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) has announced the launch of the Interactive Brand Packaging Network (IBPN), a new initiative that aims to establish packaging as a...

Redefining the future of print production

Joan Perez Pericot looks at how the accelerated implementation of automation and AI is enabling HP and its partner customers to drive the industry forward in ways that were barely imaginable before.

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Label World's 28 staff are based in Dublin

Asteria Group continues growth with Irish acquisition

Asteria Labels & Packaging Group has continued on its acquisitive growth path after acquiring Dublin business Label World.

Sylvamo unveils portfolio rebrand

Paper company Sylvamo has unveiled the new name for its existing top-tier, uncoated, wood-free printing and converting paper portfolio.

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Catalogue printing framework tops latest tenders

A seven-figure contract for the supply of catalogue printing services is the largest new tender by value currently live via the government’s Contracts Finder service.

Seidenberg: Royal Mail has "unrivalled scale"

Royal Mail seeks changes to USO reform

Royal Mail has responded to Ofcom’s proposals for reform of the Universal Postal Service and has pushed back on what it described as “over specified” delivery targets.