Business
Chapelton Board and Warren to distribute IP Alaska Plus paper in the UK
US paper giant International Paper (IP) has announced that its new GC2 lightweight coated board product Alaska Plus will be stocked and distributed in the UK by Chapelton Board and Warren.
Scottish printer to give staff day off for referendum
Staff at Dumbarton-based JJR Print are to be given an extra day's leave this month to take part in Scotland's historic independence referendum.
Euro Label Printers orders first iS series D-Flex
Euro Label Printers will become the first customer for Industrial Inkjet's (IIJ) new iS series print engine when it takes delivery of a new D-Flex hybrid inkjet printer from Focus Label Machinery next...
De La Rue ties up crucial Bank of England contract
De La Rue has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Bank of England's new 10-year banknote printing contract, which is due to begin in April 2015.
Macfarlane Group announces £7.5m Network Packaging acquisition
Macfarlane Group has completed the acquisition of Network Packaging for a maximum consideration of £7.5m and announced a £3m capital raise to support future acquisitions.
Wyndeham proposes closure of Print Direct
Wyndeham Group has launched a 30-day consultation with the workforce at its continuous stationery business Wyndeham Print Direct.
Baker Goodchild expands website with direct mail advice for printers and SMEs
Direct mail fulfilment and print management services provider Baker Goodchild has expanded its website to add new pages that have particular emphasis on guidance and tips for printers, charities,...
Timsons to stop manufacturing litho presses and focus on digital
UK press manufacturer Timsons has laid off “between 30 and 40” of its staff after restructuring its business to concentrate on the manufacture of digital book presses.
MWL Print Group ceases trading with 113 jobs lost
Welsh commercial printer MWL Print Group has ceased trading, resulting in the loss of 113 jobs.
Don’t write off DM yet, it’s getting smarter, not just smaller
On the face of it, last month’s annual Ofcom Communications Market Report would have made pretty grim reading for the print industry: volumes are down, direct mail spend is down and the CWU is issuing...