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Physical books are still king - but sustainability is a priority
Consumers overwhelmingly prefer books printed on physical media, presenting opportunities for sustainable manufacturers, according to new research.
Feldmuehle switches fuel, Cepi warns on gas crisis
German papermaker Feldmuehle is switching fuel from gas to light heating oil at short notice due to the gas supply crisis, while paper federation Cepi has warned about possible disruption to paper and...
Adobe's Pantone changes to kick in this month
Adobe has confirmed that Pantone Color Libraries will be phased out from this month from Creative Cloud, although some colour books will remain available.
GML UK upgrades cutting
Grantham Manufacturing (GML UK) has upgraded its cutting capabilities with a new Baumann Perfecta 132 guillotine from Friedheim International.
PDQ breaks into new market with Gibson install
PDQ Printing services has invested in a Gibson GT-F3020 LED-UV flatbed printer, enabling the company to break into a new market. Installation of the new machine at PDQ’s premises in Morley on the...
Soyang new hire to spearhead Acuity push
Wide-format substrate manufacturer and hardware reseller Soyang Europe has hired a seasoned industry sales leader to spearhead its kit sales debut.
Walstead: results reflect relentless focus on core competencies
Walstead chairman Mark Scanlon has described the group as being “well and truly stress-tested” last year as it tackled unprecedented increases in input costs – as well as the lingering effects of the...
Situation unclear at Scots firm
The status of Scottish print firm Ivanhoe Caledonian is currently unclear, amid local reports that the business has ceased trading.
July headlines make a big deal of deals
While the passing of one of print's most polarising figures dominated July's list of most read articles, deals were undoubtedly the overarching trend. And while their successful conclusions, in terms...
Manroland Sheetfed ops revamp due to supply chain and Covid
Covid-related staff absences and supply chain issues have impacted first-half performance at Langley Holdings, which is revamping working practices at Manroland Sheetfed as a result.
Win-win for print after Women's Euros triumph
Newspapers have pulled out all the stops today to celebrate the England Women’s Euros triumph at Wembley – while the programme for the final is already being sold on eBay at a premium.
RNB reaps rewards of inkjet switch
Direct mail specialist RNB Group has revamped its offering by swapping out its litho firepower for a high-speed inkjet line and is adding at least £30,000 straight to its bottom line each month as a...
Lecta to roll out further price increases
Lecta is set to increase prices on all of its specialty paper grades by 8% to 10% in all markets for orders with delivery from 1 September.
SMP calls for Awards entrants
Trade body the Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) is inviting mailing houses and printers to enter the 2022 SMP Strategic Mail Performance Awards, which celebrates producers who have achieved...
Print heritage in spotlight at Games opening
Printing and books featured prominently in the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with the achievements of local luminary John Baskerville marked by a giant printing press.