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UPM reports on Q2 and first half
UPM has reported record Q2 profits “driven by successful margin management in exceptionally tight markets”.
Rogue publisher banned
The director of a rogue magazine publisher has received a lengthy ban after the firm operated with “a lack of commercial probity”.
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...
Screen appoints new national sales manager
Screen Europe has appointed a new national sales manager for the UK & Ireland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 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".
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.
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.
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.
'Positive momentum' at Xaar
Xaar is on track to launch its aqueous printhead in Q4, with sales and profits also set to meet expectations.