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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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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 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 –...
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.
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.
Drive your business forward with the Printweek Awards
The 2023 Printweek Awards are open for entries under the strapline ‘driving print forward’.