Print buying
Industry saw growth and confidence boost in Q3
The pace of growth in output and orders picked up in Q3 as the UK’s printing and printed packaging industry benefitted from a previously delayed boost in confidence materialising in the third quarter...
£1.3m of assets stolen from admin hit firm
Assets with a value of £1.3m were stolen last week from the site of a plastic bottle recycling company that went into administration in October.
Amcor celebrates European patent award
Amcor has gained a European patent for its AmFiber paper-based packaging material.
Palm acquires John Hargreaves (Collyhurst & Stalybridge)
German paper and packaging group Palm has acquired John Hargreaves (Collyhurst & Stalybridge), a producer of corrugated products based close to Manchester.
Promo products boss barred
The boss of a promotional products company has been disqualified for failing to keep adequate accounting records.
Packaging perils highlighted by web error
The importance of proofreading – and in particular checking the veracity of website addresses – has been highlighted after an embarrassing incident involving Mattel doll packaging that directs...
Haybrooke secures print framework agreement with Ricoh UK
Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has secured a new three-year print framework agreement with Ricoh UK.
Shock as Ashford Colour Press files NOI
Ashford Colour Press has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators, with the news sending a shockwave around the book printing and publishing world amid hopes of a rescue deal.
IPIA looks to foster industry growth at Recognising Excellence
The IPIA has outlined the details for its 2024 Recognising Excellence event and Gala Dinner and Awards night, continuing its mission to encourage industry growth.
UK ad spend to reach £10.5bn during festive season
Advertisers are expected to spend a record £10.5bn during the festive season, according to new data released by the Advertising Association (AA) and WARC, with an uptick expected for out-of-home...