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Letters revenue was down by 6.7% in Q1

Postal workers vote to strike; Royal Mail revenues fall

More than 115,000 postal workers at Royal Mail are set to strike following the result of a ballot announced yesterday (19 July), while the postal operator has reported an 11.5% drop in sales in Q1, as...

Longley: New-generation 520HD is a real game changer

Screen appoints new national sales manager

Screen Europe has appointed a new national sales manager for the UK & Ireland.

Workshops: a space for creatives to experiment

Fedrigoni and HP workshops team coding with print

Fedrigoni and HP have teamed up for a series of digital printing workshops aimed at creative and designers.

A supplier expo will run concurrently at the event

IPIA reveals Autumn Conference details

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has outlined details of its Autumn Conference, which will seek to tackle critical trends affecting the UK print industry.

115,000 postal workers are currently gearing up for a strike over pay

CWU serves Royal Mail notice on second ballot

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has served notice on Royal Mail Group for a second national ballot, which will commence next week.

Stepchange can now use the UCNPlus QR system for its cheques

Debt charity partners with Tall Group’s Checkprint

UK debt charity Stepchange has taken on two printers as part of a partnership with security print specialist Tall Group.

The Epson will be central to learning from September 2022 onwards

West Herts College invests in Epson dye-sub to support learning

West Herts College has invested in an Epson SureColor SC-F501 dye-sub printer for its fashion and textile department to enable its students to reframe their designs, test their ideas, and bring their...

The 57 staff from Middleton will stay at the Walsall site

Denmaur completes acquisition of Middleton division

Denmaur Independent Papers has completed its acquisition of the business and assets of the Fine Paper and Conversion division from Middleton Paper Company.

Moonpig: performance since the IPO has been outstanding

Moonpig bosses reap rewards of success

Moonpig’s CEO and CFO have both received large bonuses after the group’s flotation last year, and subsequent "step change in scale".

First-ever Met Office 'Red' warning for exceptional heat. Image: Met Office

HSE flags need to manage risks in heatwave

Employers have been reminded of the requirement to make sure indoor workplaces remain at “a reasonable temperature” as the UK braces for what is likely to be the hottest day on record.

Truesdale, right: this innovative technology will continue to help us grow

Print Library supports growth with £250k spend

Sustainable packaging specialist Print Library has invested circa £250,000 in its die-cutting capabilities as it looks to ramp-up capacity, to keep up with demand, and shorten lead times.

(L-R) Display Wizard production manager Paul Jenkinson with MD Peter Symonds

Display Wizard in EFI and Mimaki install

Display Wizard has upgraded its print production with the installation of an EFI Vutek Pro 32r+ and a Mimaki UJV100-160.

Versatex print engine: pitched as a simple, integrated solution for developers

'Positive momentum' at Xaar

Xaar is on track to launch its aqueous printhead in Q4, with sales and profits also set to meet expectations.

Koenig & Bauer said it is already working on alternative energy concepts

Biggest press manufacturers act over German gas crisis

German press manufacturers Koenig & Bauer and Heidelberg have outlined the actions they are taking in light of the continental energy crisis.

Fiorelli: "World Options is an excellent strategic addition for MBE"

MBE Worldwide acquires World Options

MBE Worldwide has acquired a majority ownership share of shipping, delivery and logistics services provider World Options.