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More strikes will take place on 30 September and 1 October

Postal workers to strike for 19 days over two months

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called a further 19 days of strike action at Royal Mail Group across October and November.

Mediahuis will vacate the Newry printing site before January 2023. Image: Google Maps

Mediahuis closes Newry newsprint facility

European media group Mediahuis has announced the closure of its Newry printing site, where Irish titles under its Independent News & Media (INM) brand are printed.

The Horizon BQ-500, HT-300 and AFV-566FKT will be on display

IFS to showcase Horizon’s iCE LiNK workflow software

IFS will show off its cloud-based Horizon iCE LiNK workflow management system working with new Horizon machinery at the IFS Finish + Bind 360 event next month.

Fraser: highly-respected for his print and production expertise

Web and gravure expert Alan Fraser passes away

Alan Fraser, who held senior roles at some of the biggest names in the web and gravure printing industry of the day including Watmoughs, Quebecor World and Polestar, has died aged 70.

Four new stamps are being issued in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

King Charles III to feature on stamps and banknotes

The current image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II used on the Machin Definitive ‘everyday’ stamps will be updated to feature an image of His Majesty King Charles III, while banknotes will also be...

Screen is promising environmental benefits with the Truepress PAC520P

Screen previews new water-based inkjet

Screen has developed a prototype inkjet press for printing onto paper-based flexible packaging using water-based, food-safe inks.

MacroArt is working in partnership with Learn2print

MacroArt heads to schools in latest apprentice drive

Branding and signage specialist MacroArt has begun directly targeting local schools and colleges with detailed information about apprenticeship vacancies across its business.

Kavalan's Sunlight weldable frontlit PVC-free substrate used as a building wrap

CMYUK launches textile division for fabric that mimics architecture

CMYUK said its new Arkutex division would enable digital print businesses to expand into profitable new applications.

Vertical Plus: ecommerce is centre to its offering

Grafenia inks deal for ecomms software specialist

Grafenia is planning to raise £4.25m for software buys, with an agreement already in place to acquire ecommerce specialist Vertical Plus in a deal worth up to £2.88m.

Luke Hodson: pre-pack purchase was backed by his father

Awesome Merchandise strives to regain customer trust

Awesome Merchandise’s Texas operation has been shut down as the firm strives to rebuild its reputation following last month’s pre-pack sale to its co-founder, while funding platform Crowdcube is in...

Hoban: This has alleviated a lot of staff fears over the cost-of-living crisis

MetroMail hands cost-of-living support package to staff

Mailing house MetroMail will roll-out a bumper cost-of-living package to its staff to support them through the current period of high inflation, compounded by soaring prices for raw materials and...

There were 170 exhibitors at London's Olympia

Retooled London Packaging Week hailed a success

London Packaging Week, which made its debut this week as a new major event in the capital for the packaging industry, has proven successful based on early feedback.

Royal Mail wants reform to speed up decision making on a daily basis

Royal Mail issues ultimatum to CWU

Royal Mail has taken drastic action to break the impasse over ongoing industrial action by involving ACAS, and has also told the CWU that it plans to serve notice on a number of historic agreements –...

Mohawk: fourth-generation family-owned paper maker

New partnership for Fedrigoni and Mohawk

Fedrigoni and Mohawk have agreed a manufacturing partnership that could ultimately result in Fedrigoni taking over the US-based paper maker.

Squires: the right skills, experience and background

Koenig & Bauer expands UK sales team

Koenig & Bauer UK has bolstered its sales team with the creation of a new role and the appointment of a seasoned print sales professional as it looks to continue to grow its UK business.