Publishing

The Guardian opts for compostable wrap

The Guardian is switching from polywrap to compostable wrap for the supplements bag that goes out with its Saturday edition.

Warners begins construction on new press hall

Warners Midlands has kicked off the new year by breaking ground for its its third factory – a press and bindery hall.

The Big Issue partners with Konica Minolta on AR project

The Big Issue has partnered with Konica Minolta to offer its readers a new way to access exclusive content through the use of augmented reality (AR).

RHS turns to YM for paper wrap solution

The Royal Horticultural Society will become the first large publisher to do away with polywrap entirely when it switches to paper wrapping with the March issue of its flagship magazine.

Acorn in Manroland web offset investment

Acorn Web Offset is set for a capacity boost after investing in a new 32pp Lithoman press from Manroland Goss Web Systems.

Wyndeham becomes Walstead

Walstead Group is aligning all of its operations under a single brand, which will mean the Wyndeham name will disappear from its UK businesses.

i newspaper to run articles from The Economist

The i newspaper will run selected pieces from The Economist every week going forwards, as part of a new deal agreed between the two news titles.

Books on the rise again with 2018 sales increase

Book printers enjoyed a fruitful 2018 as the UK book market grew for the fourth consecutive year.

Clays bolsters bindery with Petratto investment

Clays has invested in a Petratto Cordoba heavy duty folder-gluer to support the evolution of its bindery.

Tecnau and Smyth launch sewing book-block system

Tecnau and Smyth have partnered to produce a folding and sewing system with feeding from a continuous roll for digitally printed books and catalogues.