Disciplines
JRS: relief, resentment, reinstatement, resignations, revamps, and… redundancy
Jo Francis thinks the government’s furlough scheme is fantastic, but it will also have far-reaching consequences.
Siegwerk adds 'revolutionary' anti-bac coating to range
Ink manufacturer Siegwerk has signed an exclusive deal to supply a “revolutionary” water-based, light-activated anti-microbial flood coating that is fully recyclable and remains active for up to three...
WRAP extends and simplifies grant scheme
Not-for-profit organisation WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has extended the deadline and revamped its £1.5m textiles grant fund, removing the match funding requirement and simplifying the...
Norske Skog to enter packaging market
Publication paper specialist Norske Skog is moving into the corrugated packaging market with a €350m investment in converting two newsprint machines to containerboard production.
Large groups begin consulting on job cuts
Some of the UK’s biggest print businesses are starting to make redundancies, as the industry reshapes for the post-Corona economy.
Gardiner takes over Roland DG branded media programme
UK-based wide-format substrates specialist Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe has signed a deal to take over Roland DG’s branded media business across EMEA.
Former print buyer reveals sales secrets
Print buying expert and sales trainer Matthew Parker has published a new book which he said helps unlocks the secrets of successful sales.
De La Rue: turnaround plan is further hit for Gateshead
Hundreds more skilled print jobs are set to go at De La Rue’s Gateshead site after the security printer announced plans to cease banknote printing there as part of its Turnaround Plan.
Agfa unveils new products; consolidates plate ops
Hot on the heels of announcing the closure of two of its European plate plants, Agfa has given a taster of some of the products that will be unveiled in the coming days in its ‘virtual Drupa’,...
Esko and AVT to merge
Danaher-owned industry suppliers Esko and AVT have come together to “extend packaging value chain connectivity”.