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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...
Gardners admin report reveals large sums owed to creditors
Documents filed by the administrators of wide-format printer Gardners have revealed that the company owed nearly £5.5m to its creditors.
Seriousness trumps silliness in August’s listicle
While it’s traditionally dubbed the silly season, when it comes to what dominated the August headlines in the mainstream media at least, there wasn’t an awful lot to laugh about in last month’s crop...
Printing bike on festival circuit
Nick Hand has been back on the road on his ‘printing bike’, with appearances at a number of festivals.
Five ways to reduce energy bills now
It is no secret that energy bills are skyrocketing. Ofgem’s household combined gas and electricity cap, tied to wholesale prices, has risen by 80% to £3,549/year in Q4 2022. And there are no such caps...
Tech start-up readies vinyl on-demand
A new business using digital printing as part of its plans to bring on-demand production to vinyl records has gained fresh funding from backers connected to Adele, Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey.
Energy crisis halts production at Lessebo
Historic Swedish mill Lessebo Paper has halted production after the energy price crisis resulted in a €16m (£13.8m) increase in electricity costs.
Pre-pack at Awesome Merchandise
Awesome Merchandise has gone into administration, with certain assets sold to a new company set up by co-founder Luke Hodson.