News

FaberExposize strengthens short-run agility with Colorado M5W purchase
Leeds wide-format specialist FaberExposize UK has installed a brand-new Canon Colorado M5W 1.6m UV printer, helping the firm target specialty and short-run jobs.

Daily Mail to fold print and online operations together; redundancies expected
Daily Mail bosses have told staff to expect redundancies, as publisher DMG Media merges its Daily Mail and MailOnline editorial and commercial teams into a single operation.

International Paper closes DS Smith deal
US group International Paper has completed its acquisition of London-headquartered packaging giant DS Smith.

Love Paper Week underway
Industry firms have embraced Love Paper Week with a flurry of posts on social media highlighting the medium.

Ancient House liquidators replaced
A new insolvency practitioner has been appointed to oversee the liquidation of closed Ipswich web and sheetfed printer Ancient House Press, after liquidators from Begbies Traynor were removed by...

Greg Ralph returns to Solopress in key role
One of the original co-founders of Solopress has returned to the business as its new sales and customer success director.

Books celebrated at BBD&P Awards
The Folio Society was a big winner at the British Book Design & Production Awards.

Fujifilm and Konica Minolta JV now official
Fujifilm Business Innovation and Konica Minolta have decided on the name for their joint venture for procurement.

Changes to USO now up for consultation
Ofcom has confirmed its proposed changes to Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation including a reduced Second Class service, a relaxation of delivery targets, and a revamped bulk mail access...

GF Smith rebrand: 'big shifts always trigger strong responses'
GF Smith's global brand director has responded robustly after its radical rebrand resulted in a love-hate ‘Marmite’ reaction from its customers.

JICMail launches new report on ‘super touchpoints’
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail launched a new report that highlights the ‘super touchpoint’ powers of direct mail, at a breakfast event held in London yesterday (29 January).

Printing Charity appoints three new Trustees
The Printing Charity has appointed three new Trustees who it said bring expertise and experience in finance, in-depth print industry knowledge, and welfare and safeguarding to the board.

Xerox puts end to difficult year with positive forecast
Xerox’s full-year results have shown falls in revenue, profit and earnings per share as the company restructures – but guidance for single-digit growth in 2025 signals hopes for recovery at the group.

Blaze destroys Impamark offices
A fire has destroyed the offices of merchandise print management firm Impamark, forcing the team to keep the business running from around a borrowed kitchen table.

GF Smith rolls out rebrand
GF Smith has unveiled a vibrant rebrand that it said “embodies the business’ heart-held values and its role in the contemporary creative landscape”.