Business

No good news on packaging regs

The European Court of Justice has backed the EU Tobacco Directive and told producers of packaging for tobacco products that they cannot use fancy substrates, designs or techniques to differentiate...

A timely buy can expand your abilties

Peter Llewellyn and his team are good at filling gaps: first it was the town, then it was digital print. Now it’s foiling.

The modern trade sector has much more to offer

My oh my, how the trade printing market has changed.

Awards give print a shot in the arm

For fairly obvious reasons, there doesn’t really seem to have been a good time to launch the 2016 PrintWeek Awards in recent weeks.

Chapelton announces distribution of International Paper’s Speed-E offset

Speciality paper and cartonboard supplier Chapelton has announced it is distributing International Paper’s FSC-accredited Speed-E offset paper.

IPPSA founder Andrew Bartlett dies

Andrew Bartlett, the founder of the International Print Purchasing Standards Association (IPPSA), has passed away aged 53.

Spectrum Printing purchases new Duetto Booklet System

Cardiff-based lithographic printer Spectrum Printing has invested in a new 600i Duetto Booklet System, to assist with new all-Wales printing service work for local councils.

ProCo purchases full stake in Concept

Marketing services printer ProCo has acquired Stansted-based Concept Communications Group outright for an undisclosed fee.

BPIF review after Polestar failure

The rapid failure of Polestar following its pre-pack sale could mean the BPIF reviews its involvement with the Pre Pack Pool.

Wallace Print sees turnover boost following Fujifilm buy

Kent-based printer Wallace Print is heading for record turnover in its 30th year.