Print buying

All of the nationals published special issues

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.

Gas prices have rocketed. Image: ENA

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.

Doordrop option has minimum quantity of 7,500

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.

De Jong Packaging was founded by market gardener Henk De Jong

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.

More strikes will take place on 30 September and 1 October

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”.

New lab works in a similar way to large-scale industrial recycling facilities

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.

Energy prices are top of the agenda. Image: National Grid

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...

The BBD&PA winners will be revealed on 7 November

BPIF reveals BBD&PA shortlist

The shortlist for 2022’s British Book Design and Production Awards (BBD&PA) has been unveiled.

Truss: frontrunner to become PM next week

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.

Roberts: “We have started the financial year very strongly"

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.