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Gas prices have rocketed. Image: ENA

Industry reacts to government action on energy

Figures from industry and business have reacted to new Prime Minister Liz Truss’s actions unveiled yesterday (8 September) to support people and businesses with their energy bills.

Arc now has access to “new and very specialist markets”

First acquisition for Arc opens new markets

Workwear, PPE, and personalised clothing specialist Arc Workwear & PPE has finished integrating screen-printed leisurewear business Merch Stall, which it acquired in March, into its business to expand...

Xaar invited pupils to design and 3D print their own fidget spinners

Xaar sets up early careers programme

Xaar has developed a programme of engagement with local schools, colleges and universities to help strengthen its talent pipeline and meet strategic ESG goals.

Doordrop option has minimum quantity of 7,500

Solopress adds doordrop distribution tool

Solopress has set up a clever integration that allows customers to specify doordrop distribution at the same time as they order printed leaflets, in a single transaction.

De Jong Packaging was founded by market gardener Henk De Jong

Stora Enso in €1bn corrugated buy

Stora Enso has boosted its corrugated packaging offering with a €1bn-plus deal to acquire De Jong Packaging Group.

More strikes will take place on 30 September and 1 October

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”.

The press will be available to order from 19 October

HP unveils 'gamechanger' PageWide Web Press platform

HP has launched the new PageWide Advantage 2200 series press, which it said offers “industry leading productivity with quality”, and media versatility for those in publishing, direct mail, and...

Jarvis will assist businesses in “implementing and harnessing the full power of DecoNetwork"

DecoNetwork appoints first DecoPro for UK and Europe

DecoNetwork has appointed its first ‘DecoPro’ for the UK and the rest of Europe – a freelance professional providing services to its clients.

New lab works in a similar way to large-scale industrial recycling facilities

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.

Energy prices are top of the agenda. Image: National Grid

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...