Print buying

Royal Mail workers to stage further strikes
Additional strike days have been announced by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) against Royal Mail’s “new attempts to casualise their company”.

Mondi road tests recyclability with new lab
Mondi aims to speed up the development of new sustainable packaging materials after opening its first in-house laboratory for testing recyclability.

Industry faces “mass business failure” due to energy crisis
Industry alliance the GPMA has warned of “mass business failure” if the fresh government doesn’t act immediately to cap industrial energy costs, describing the crisis as “an existential threat for the...

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.