Print buying

Mars is looking to ditch plastic for its iconic packaging

Mars bars pilot paper wrapper

Mars Wrigley has introduced paper-based packaging in a limited trial for its classic Mars bar.

The Syktyvkar business had sales of €821m in 2021

Mondi withdraws from Russian Syktyvkar sale

Mondi is withdrawing from the agreement to sell its biggest operation in Russia, Mondi Syktyvkar, together with two affiliated entities, to Augment Investments.

Two of the tenders close this month

More print tenders open for bids

Three more print tenders requiring a range of services from across the industry have gone live.

Haslam: it’s the next generation’s time to write their chapter

GF Smith's Haslam steps down with paean to paper

GF Smith managing director John Haslam is retiring after 38 years at the high-end paper specialist.

Royal Mail: CWU wants agreed set of actions

CWU meets with Royal Mail over ballot hiatus

Representatives from the CWU have held two meetings with Royal Mail management this week, but there’s still no further news on the impasse between the two parties.

Grafenia: in discussions with PFI to resolve the situation

PFI Group misses payment deadline

PFI Group has not made the first big payment related to its acquisition of Grafenia's printing operations last year.

Royal Mail tops most read again in May

It’s a hat-trick at the top of our monthly most read articles list as the latest update in the ongoing saga between Royal Mail and the CWU attracted the most clicks in May, ahead of a series of...

The raw material streams of the Kaukas pulp mill and sawmill (pictured) are closely linked. Image: UPM

UPM Fibres begins consultations on potential temporary layoffs

UPM Fibres has started consultations with employee representatives at its Kaukas pulp mill, sawmill, and wood reception in Finland to prepare for “possible temporary production adjustment” to address...

Mail engagement and effectiveness are on the up

Mail engagement and effectiveness grew in Q1

JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q1 2023, which revealed that a greater proportion of mail was engaged with than at any point in the previous year.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham: Cepac caught "red-handed"

Strike ballot at Cepac

Unionised Cepac employees have begun balloting for industrial action, after negotiations broke down in a pay dispute.