Logistics & distribution

Denmaur, Go Inspire and Specialist Works step up and support insert initiative
A triumvirate of leading industry players has joined forces on a rapid turnaround project to get 1.5m inserts out to UK households and raise funds for those worst affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Whistl introduces low-volume e-tailer delivery service
Delivery management company Whistl has launched a trial of a delivery service for e-tailers with low volumes.

CWU offers emergency services as strike action approved
Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) within Royal Mail have voted resoundingly in favour of strike action, but offered to convert to an additional "emergency service" in light of the...

One for the road
Cars and vans are often a necessity for businesses. But as the government taxes anything of value, it makes sense for firms to understand the rules regarding cars and vans. Simple slips or a lack of...

Me & my: Vism project management software
For the past year large-format print specialist Service Graphics Swanley has been using a project management system developed by UK start-up Vism to handle the complex tasks of organising delivery and...

Establishing a pied-à-terre
For any business, the decision to expand into a new region is one that needs a fair amount of research and questions answered before the wheels can be set in motion. What region? What’s the customer...

Printers still call for certainty as Brexit begins
All sides of the print sector appear unfazed with the UK set to officially leave the European Union later today, as the country faces an uncertain, months-long transition period.

Macfarlane adds Leyland to growing portfolio
Macfarlane Group has acquired Leyland Packaging Company in a deal that could be worth up to £3.25m when complete after courting the business for more than a decade.

Atlantic to supply Mutoh UV printers in UK
Atlantic Technical Services has become a reseller for Mutoh’s range of solvent and UV printers, allowing its entry-level clients a new upgrade pathway.

Macfarlane confident on 2019 performance
Profits at packaging giant Macfarlane Group are ahead of last year with sales across its segments also showing strong growth.