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M&S trials paper wrap on popular chocolate bar
Marks & Spencer is trialling paper packaging on a best-selling chocolate bar.
IPIA reveals new structure to support industry growth drive
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has implemented a series of key strategic reforms, with which it aims to strengthen its delivery of membership support and print industry stimulus.
MM Bangor acquired, FitzGerald plans more buys
Former Clondalkin CEO John FitzGerald has teamed up with Cordovan Capital to acquire Mayr Melnhof’s paper sack business in Bangor.
Royal Mail takeover delayed, bulk mail class action goes ahead
The proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company has been delayed because of political unrest in Romania.
Acorn Press Swindon and MPD Offset liquidators appointed
Liquidators have now been appointed to Acorn Press Swindon and MPD Offset, which ceased trading at the end of January.
Elizabeth Bowerman sets up shop with Thistle and Rose consultancy
Elizabeth Bowerman, former head of UK sales for Stephen Austin and co-founder of the Young People in Print action group, has founded a print consultancy focused on helping print firms grow their...
Currency orders boom at De La Rue
Business is booming at De La Rue’s Currency business, with growth at the unit now expected to be “significantly higher” than previous guidance, amid the PLC’s ongoing sale process.
Blackwell Print closes doors
A Great Yarmouth-based printer with a history stretching back to 1870 has ceased trading and is set to enter liquidation.
Footprint picks up marketing expertise in new merger
Hampshire marketing and print business Footprint has completed its third acquisition in 12 months, bringing onboard the seven-person marketing firm Freedom-CS to launch a dedicated marketing business...
Football and Taylor Swift boost Reach results
Reach CEO Jim Mullen has again hailed the “expert management” of the group’s print business, as it continues to underpin growth at its digital operations.
Printing Charity opens Rising Star Awards for 2025
The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards have opened for their 16th year this week.
Quad/Graphics European print ops now under new ownership
Quad/Graphics has completed the $42m (£33m) sale of its European printing operations, including its huge web offset and sheetfed plant in Poland.
Blue Sky Printing eyes further expansion as it turns 10
A printer that started as a small Christmas market stall in Chelmsford and has grown into two stores in Essex and a London location is celebrating 10 years in business this month and targeting further...
HP plans up to 2,000 job cuts to secure against macro threats; posts 2.4% growth
HP has said it plans to cut between 1,000-2,000 jobs this year as part of a structural savings programme that will save the business an additional $300m (£234m) for its Future Ready restructuring...
Ronset refreshes print lineup for 2025
Digital and wide-format printer Ronset has installed a brand-new Konica Minolta AccurioPress C12000e and Duplo DC-618, opening up new opportunities for the Blackburn-based firm.