Print buying

Flint flags price increases as it 'continues to underwrite the security of supply'
Flint Group has taken the unusual step of announcing global prices rises and energy surcharges for the beginning of next year, pointing to “a fundamental shift in global economic conditions” as it...

Royal Mail strike dates revealed
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said postal workers have turned out in huge numbers this morning (30 September) as they walk out on strike against the “Uberisation” of Royal Mail.

Lenzing makes changes due to energy crisis
Lenzing Group has trimmed fibre production at one of its Austrian sites and will not provide any more guidance on its likely financial performance in 2022 due to the volatility of energy and raw...

Precision Proco partners with Tony’s Chocolonely
Precision Proco has added ethical confectionary brand Tony’s Chocolonely to its client portfolio, to deliver personalised orders for the UK market as the chocolatier also looks to bolster its supply...

MacroArt “Catches ‘em all” with stunning Pokémon World Store graphics
MacroArt and sister company Aluvista delivered a stunning range of graphics for the Pokémon World Store at last month’s 2022 World Championships in London’s ExCel.

Sappi to sell three European graphic paper mills
Sappi has agreed a deal with Aurelius – the investment group that's also in the process of buying Agfa's Offset business – to sell Sappi's Maastricht Mill in the Netherlands, Stockstadt Mill in...

Bespoke printing firm sold in pre-pack
Colourpoint Litho has been sold in a pre-pack deal to a related party, casting off its pandemic-related liabilities in the process.

Postal workers to strike for 19 days over two months
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called a further 19 days of strike action at Royal Mail Group across October and November.

Mediahuis closes Newry newsprint facility
European media group Mediahuis has announced the closure of its Newry printing site, where Irish titles under its Independent News & Media (INM) brand are printed.

Web and gravure expert Alan Fraser passes away
Alan Fraser, who held senior roles at some of the biggest names in the web and gravure printing industry of the day including Watmoughs, Quebecor World and Polestar, has died aged 70.