Print buying
Pantone explains controversial colour changes
Pantone has added 224 mixed colours and five base ink colours to the Pantone Matching System – with some of the new formulations causing angst among printing industry pros.
The February and March issue is out now. Our ‘2023 Shortlist issue’ is jam-packed with the best the UK print industry has to offer as well as all the usual thought-provoking insights and the latest news and views...
Then issue opens with a question: Is the fact there are fewer skilled workers in print a bad thing?
Optichrome celebrates 60 years
Woking commercial printer Optichrome celebrated its 60th year in business on Wednesday (22 February).
Mondi reports on 2022
Mondi has posted sales on continuing operations up 28% last year, with an even bigger increase in operating profits at the packaging and paper group.
Duraweld buys up liquidated Celsur, Ambro and Abbey Stationery
Packaging and stationery specialist Duraweld has bought the order books and assets of Celsur Plastics, Ambroplastics and Abbey Stationery Products.
Macfarlane Group reports continued growth for 2022
Macfarlane Group continued on its growth path in 2022, with its revenue climbing by 10% and its pre-tax profit rising by 7%, ahead of market expectations.
Hague Group steps into print production with DCB Group purchase
Print management company The Hague Group has made its first foray into print production with its purchase of the DCB Group.
Tense session for Royal Mail bosses
Royal Mail bosses faced further scrutiny over their approach to the USO, among other matters, in the latest appearance before MPs with committee chair Darren Jones saying that answers had “completely...
Tough year for magazines in latest ABCs
Several titles across different market sectors increased their circulation year-on-year in the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) consumer magazine reports, but the majority recorded a drop in...
MPs set to grill Royal Mail CEO again
Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson will appear before the Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Committee again later today.