Briefing
Mail sector has learnt plenty of new tricks
The world has changed immeasurably since the start of the Covid pandemic and while it has clearly been a devastating crisis in so many ways, there have been some positives, particularly in the ways...
YM Group: what went wrong?
There are lots of odd things about the current situation at YM Group, where more than 500 people are out of work after the sudden fall into administration of its three web offset sites.
Navigating the paper supply crisis
The issues currently affecting paper supplies are well-documented. Seismic changes in European capacity involving machine closures and mill conversions over the past four years have now taken effect.
Pack sector fends off mounting challenges
No industry has been unchallenged over the past two years since Covid-19 took a stranglehold on our lives, with even the most pandemic- proof sectors at the very least needing to quickly adapt to new...
MacroArt’s change mentality is at the heart of its post-Covid recovery
Branding and signage specialist MacroArt has, it’s fair to say, been quite busy during 2021. Like many wide-format businesses, but particularly those with a big presence in the live events and...
Power of Print to highlight print's effectiveness and sustainability
The 11th annual Power of Print event, which seeks to foreground the effectiveness of physical media, is set to the be the biggest yet with getting on for 700 delegates signed up.
Go green or go home
Being sustainable is not only good business practice but increasingly a crucial requirement for many customers.
Will print go back to business as usual?
Covid restrictions may have been eased but many of the changes of the past 18 months will be retained longer term.
Viva the green industrial revolution!
Steve Turner, assistant general secretary for manufacturing at Unite, argues the case for a reshaped economy that is built around green jobs, and points out that the printing industry is well-placed...
Highcon ramps up to address final frontier of digital transformation
Disruptive digital post-press manufacturer Highcon has been around for more than a decade, but in 2021 it feels like the firm’s technology is really coming of age.
DTG has designs on XL-sized growth
Consumer preferences and spending habits have been evolving for years, with attention shifting away from bricks-and-mortar stores to online retailers, and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has struck...
Suppliers’ perfect storm forecasts pain for printers
In March the eyes of the world turned to the drama unfolding on the Suez Canal, with megaship Ever Given blocking the crucial shipping artery for the best part of a week.
A golden opportunity to futureproof print
For more than a year now the numerous societal side-effects of the coronavirus pandemic have wreaked havoc on our day-to-day lives.
The UK’s exit from the EU is proving a boon for some, a bane for others
What has been the initial impact of Brexit on the UK’s printing industry?
The talking cure
Keeping workplace morale up in the pandemic can be a challenge, but honest and open communication will help.