Print buying
Print mourns as presses roll in tribute
The UK print industry has joined the nation in mourning the Queen’s passing while newspaper and magazine printers step up as publishers honour Her Majesty’s storied life.
Industry reacts to government action on energy
Figures from industry and business have reacted to new Prime Minister Liz Truss’s actions unveiled yesterday (8 September) to support people and businesses with their energy bills.
Solopress adds doordrop distribution tool
Solopress has set up a clever integration that allows customers to specify doordrop distribution at the same time as they order printed leaflets, in a single transaction.
Stora Enso in €1bn corrugated buy
Stora Enso has boosted its corrugated packaging offering with a €1bn-plus deal to acquire De Jong Packaging Group.
Royal Mail workers to stage further strikes
Additional strike days have been announced by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) against Royal Mail’s “new attempts to casualise their company”.
Mondi road tests recyclability with new lab
Mondi aims to speed up the development of new sustainable packaging materials after opening its first in-house laboratory for testing recyclability.
Industry faces “mass business failure” due to energy crisis
Industry alliance the GPMA has warned of “mass business failure” if the fresh government doesn’t act immediately to cap industrial energy costs, describing the crisis as “an existential threat for the...
BPIF reveals BBD&PA shortlist
The shortlist for 2022’s British Book Design and Production Awards (BBD&PA) has been unveiled.
Bodies react to Truss PM appointment
Several industry and business bodies have reacted to yesterday’s announcement that Liz Truss has won the Conservative Party leadership contest and will be appointed later today as Prime Minister.
DS Smith shares climb following trading update; FD to leave
DS Smith’s shares have risen by over 3% in early trading after it reported that overall trading since 1 May 2022 is in line with its expectations, driven by pricing momentum and good cost control.