Disciplines

Print apprenticeship completion rates are above the national average

Get involved in National Apprenticeship Week, say print trainers

National Apprenticeship Week has kicked off, with a number of print organisations celebrating the crucial role of apprenticeships in print’s future – and encouraging printers to get involved in their...

UPM reports on 2023

UPM has reported on a “very challenging” 2023 that saw its sales fall and operating profits more than halved.

News UK and DMG Media newspaper titles

DMG issues notice of redundancy to print site workers, CMA launches probe into proposed JV

DMG Media has issued notices of redundancy to all the workers at its Dinnington and Thurrock sites, in the same week as the CMA announced an official inquiry into its proposed newspaper printing joint...

Stora Enso: logistical challenges in Q2

Stora Enso profit improvement drive could see 1,000 job losses

Stora Enso has initiated a new profit improvement programme targeting annualised €80m (£68.2m) improvement of its operational EBIT that it said could lead to a potential reduction of approximately...

(L-R) Komori UK's Gareth Wheeldon, Tom Baker and Chris Rigden

Komori UK strengthens finishing with Bograma partnership

Komori has expanded its partnership with Swiss company Bograma, enhancing its finishing portfolio with comprehensive selling, service, and parts support in the UK and Ireland.

Sun Chemical is one of the world's largest ink and pigment manufacturers

Sun Chemical adds freight surcharge in Red Sea crisis

Ink and pigment giant Sun Chemical will implement freight surcharges on certain products, the company has said.

Hewitson (L): The investment is testament to the confidence we have in our service

Reproflex3 ups corrugated pre-press capability

Pre-press service provider Reproflex3 has invested £500,000 in expanding its corrugated packaging pre-press capabilities, including the building of a 280sqm studio expansion.

The vape market is characterised by a huge variety in flavour and colour

Disposable vapes banned, new powers for plain packaging

A new law will ban the sale of disposable vapes, and restrict the flavours, packaging, and display options available to reusable vapes, disrupting a profitable market for some printers.

Fujifilm rolls out launches and updates at Peak Performance Print

Fujifilm has used its Peak Performance Print event to host product launches and exclusive previews while making a raft of other announcements.

Print’s toughest month lives up to its reputation

In a grey and stormy month packed with insolvencies and job cuts, the solitary sliver of sunshine in January’s listicle came courtesy of the unveiling of the Printweek Awards shortlist.