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Furlough claims result in ban for sign firm boss
The director of a sign and graphics business has been disqualified for abuse of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

Get involved in National Apprenticeship Week, say print trainers
National Apprenticeship Week has kicked off, with a number of print organisations celebrating the crucial role of apprenticeships in print’s future – and encouraging printers to get involved in their...

Stora Enso profit improvement drive could see 1,000 job losses
Stora Enso has initiated a new profit improvement programme targeting annualised €80m (£68.2m) improvement of its operational EBIT that it said could lead to a potential reduction of approximately...

MacroArt starts partnership with Inspire 2 Ignite
MacroArt has partnered with local non-profit organisation Inspire 2 Ignite to help empower young people and foster their potential through unique opportunities and experiences within the print...

Boxway Packaging Group appoints new MD
Corrugated cardboard packaging specialist BoxWay Packaging Group has appointed Bryan Crennell to the newly created position of group managing director.

Printing Charity starts search for 2024’s Rising Stars
The Printing Charity has opened applications for its annual Rising Star Awards, which offer grants of up to £1,500 to help young people further their careers in the industry.

Parseq kicks off 2024 with double appointment
Business services and IT provider Parseq, which acquired secure print specialist the Tall Group a year ago, has expanded its senior leadership and account management teams with two new hires.

Mediahuis Ireland to cut jobs; parent completes acquisition
Mediahuis Ireland has laid out details of a new voluntary redundancy programme, while its parent group has also acquired the remaining 30% stake in German publisher Medienhaus Aachen.

Strike planned at De La Rue polymer plant
Workers at De La Rue’s banknote polymer factory are planning a 24-hour walkout over a below inflation pay rise proposal.

Affinity Packaging looks to group future post-acquisition
Affinity Packaging has updated its leadership roster after its April 2023 acquisition by Peter Andreou and London financiers.