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IPIA chair represents print at event hosted by deputy PM
IPIA chair Charles Rogers has attended an event hosted by deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden, where he represented the UK print industry at a special Business Leaders Reception at No 10 Downing...
Jacobs to retire after pioneering print career
After nearly 50 years in the industry Print Evolved founder Ivor Jacobs will retire at the end of this month.
UPM Fibres begins consultations on potential temporary layoffs
UPM Fibres has started consultations with employee representatives at its Kaukas pulp mill, sawmill, and wood reception in Finland to prepare for “possible temporary production adjustment” to address...
Blackmore caps £2.5m investments with Ricoh press
Dorset eco-friendly printer Blackmore has purchased a Ricoh Pro C9200 digital press, rounding off two years of £1m-plus investments in litho kit.
Manchester Printers assets sold
The assets of Manchester Printers have been acquired by an East Midlands-based group.
Label-form invests for growth
Maidenhead-based label print specialist Label-form is looking to continue investing in technology and workforce, following a successful kit upgrade at the start of the year.
Mail engagement and effectiveness grew in Q1
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q1 2023, which revealed that a greater proportion of mail was engaged with than at any point in the previous year.
Director disqualified over false invoices
The boss of a design and printing company has received a hefty ban for submitting falsified VAT returns.
Smart packaging could slash plastic waste
Reusable packaging with embedded electronic tags could help transform the plastic packaging industry, according to research.
Very Displays installs Titanium cutter
Very Displays has taken on an IGS Titanium 3032 cutting table with router to eliminate finishing bottlenecks.
PDC launches Eco S card
Plastic Data Card has launched a new ‘eco’ card option as part of a move to offer more sustainable options for its customers.
HP hosts international show debut at Fespa
HP is using its presence at Fespa Global Print Expo in Munich to host the international show debut of its Latex 2700 series and to share its current focus areas with visitors.
Fespa Awards winners revealed
The winners of the 2023 Fespa Awards have been revealed at a VIP ceremony held during the show.
Fespa ’23 impresses in Munich
Fespa Global Print Expo 2023 has been hailed a huge success as visitors have flocked to the Munich show with the aim to grow and diversify their businesses.
Cimpress team tours Fespa
Executives from mass customisation giant Cimpress – including chairman and CEO Robert Keane – were in Munich this week scoping out the latest innovations at Fespa.