Disciplines

Unbound pre-packs but "bold new era" soured by doubts over crowdfunder refunds
Crowd-funded publisher Unbound has been sold in a pre-pack deal, leaving authors uncertain over whether they will receive money they are owed.

Stationers’ Awards open for entries; warrants awarded
The Stationers’ Company has opened its 2025 Innovation Excellence Awards for entry and earlier this month awarded this year's Stationers’ Warrants.

John Harris to retire after 51 years in print
Stirland Paterson key accounts director John Harris will retire at the end of this month after more than 50 years in print.

Signwaves ups productivity with SwissQprint double
Signwaves has bolstered its printing firepower while reducing its environmental impact by upgrading to two new SwissQprint Nyala flatbed printers.

Keypoint Intelligence becomes Fespa thought leadership partner
Keypoint Intelligence has become Fespa’s thought leadership partner and will sponsor four key events through to July 2026.

AI and automation essential for workflow improvement, Gelato report finds
Local on-demand production platform Gelato has released the results of its 2025 State of Print Production Report, which highlights industry trends including the rising adoption of AI, the growing...

James Cropper appoints new MD at paper wing
James Cropper has appointed a highly-experienced print and packaging executive as the new boss of its Paper & Packaging business.

Stora Enso starts up new consumer board line in Oulu
Stora Enso’s new consumer packaging board line at the Oulu site in Finland has started production ramp-up, with the first customer deliveries expected in the second quarter of 2025.

Software Circle acquires app developer
Software Circle has acquired another niche tech firm in a deal worth up to £7.5m.

Stained-glass window recreation pays tribute to late RAF pilot
Precision Proco has collaborated with Robert McClements, former collaborator with the BPIF’s Visual Media Conference, on a stained-glass window replica lightbox produced in memory of an RAF pilot...