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HP to hold online printed decor event
HP will hold a webinar-style “online experience” focused on printed decor trends later this month.
Lockdown 3: industry reacts
Industry bosses are coming to terms with ‘Lockdown 3’ and the extended shutdown of key customers in hospitality, leisure and retail.
SMP welcomes Royal Mail initiatives
The Strategic Mailing Partnership has welcomed the latest set of Royal Mail initiatives aimed at inspiring and invigorating direct mail in 2021.
Brexit FTA deal: industry reacts
Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the Brexit Free Trade Agreement reached with the EU just before Christmas, but with some significant caveats about its knock-on effects on costs and extra...
JPI Media acquired by National World
One-time Mirror Group chief executive David Montgomery’s takeover vehicle National World has acquired JPI Media in a deal worth £10.2m.
Thieves steal the November top slot
A Facebook appeal for info after a vehicle wrapper was hit by a targeted theft was far and away the biggest story of the month, despite news of major investments, contract wins and product launches...
October’s biggest news dominated by insolvencies and M&A
The sad situation at Westdale dominated October's news, but our round-up of the most read stories from last month highlights that even in these troubled times there are still companies positioning...
The word of the month in September… mega
Mega mergers continue and mega contracts land, but while the good news is welcomed the industry’s trade bodies issue a joint clarion call to government to support the sector to prevent its decimation.
Covid impact and good news grab the August headlines
Our round-up of the most read news from August, where investments and, unsurprisingly, the impact of Covid-19 were the hottest topics.
Masks become May’s must-have accessory
While the world changes rapidly and printers start pivoting to mask manufacturing, some things remain constant as Paragon continues with its ambitious growth strategy by buying struggling SPOT while...