Logistics & distribution

Royal Mail parent accepts foreign buyout deal
Royal Mail parent company International Distributions Services’ (IDS) board has accepted a £3.6bn buyout deal from Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský’s firm, EP Group.

Firm fined after worker's fingers partially severed
A returnable packaging specialist has received a six-figure fine after an agency worker was injured when using an unguarded table saw at its facility.

Billie Eilish chooses sustainable manufacturing route for new album
Billie Eilish has revealed that her new album, due out next month, will be made using sustainable print and production methods.

Keypoint Intelligence to study AI impact on printing
Business advisory and information firm for the digital imaging industry Keypoint Intelligence has revealed it will undertake a study on the impact of AI and robotics on the commercial, direct mail,...

Dataline debuts latest MultiPress software at Fespa
Software developer Dataline Solutions has debuted its latest MultiPress software package at Fespa's Global Print Expo.

Encore snaps up ex-Walkers distribution centre
Envelope and packaging manufacturer Encore has bought a 9,600sqm logistics site in Peterlee on the site of the former Walkers Crisps distribution centre.

Yodel snapped up by Shift-led Bidco
Acquisitive delivery start-up Shift has snapped up Yodel in a rescue deal just days after rumours spread that it might be put into administration.

Barclay family accelerate Yodel sale to avoid administration
The Barclay family, owners of The Daily Telegraph, have accelerated efforts to sell Yodel, according to reports.

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.

Full Vision’s Valencian venture foresees European expansion
Full Vision has opened a new wide-format facility near Valencia, in South-East Spain, in an effort to gain a foothold in the continental market.