Print buying
BPIF reveals BBD&PA shortlist
The shortlist for 2022’s British Book Design and Production Awards (BBD&PA) has been unveiled.
Bodies react to Truss PM appointment
Several industry and business bodies have reacted to yesterday’s announcement that Liz Truss has won the Conservative Party leadership contest and will be appointed later today as Prime Minister.
DS Smith shares climb following trading update; FD to leave
DS Smith’s shares have risen by over 3% in early trading after it reported that overall trading since 1 May 2022 is in line with its expectations, driven by pricing momentum and good cost control.
Strong growth predicted for digital packaging
The packaging and label printing sector is set for steady growth through to 2027, with digital packaging printing likely to perform especially well.
OSG Group exits Chapter 11
OSG Group has emerged from Chapter 11 after completing its fast-track restructure.
Through the letterbox – condense your door-drop costs with CWT
For any business regularly using door drops, finding the most cost-effective route to market is both critical, and challenging. CWT highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the two main options.
David Dines RIP
Industry friends and colleagues are mourning former St Ives sales manager David Dines.
The Encore Group joins Science Based Targets initiative
The Encore Group has become one of a small pool of UK printers to have its emissions targets validated with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
IPIA Conference impresses with wellbeing and sustainability focus
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) held its Autumn Conference yesterday (1 September), with its twin focus on wellbeing and mental health, and sustainability, as well as its supplier...
As well as the usual mix of news roundups and thought-provoking features, the August & September ‘Taking ownership’ issue looks at two exit strategies that enable business owners to hand the reins to the people they trust most, their staff…
Keeping up the M&A theme, this issue’s briefing section kicks off with a look at the spike in company acquisitions (a dozen are featured in the issue's news digest alone) and asks if turbulent times...