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GF Smith becomes exclusive UK supplier for Gmund
GF Smith has formed an exclusive partnership with German paper mill Gmund.

Ronset waves off veteran printer
Ronset has waved farewell to Ian Parkhouse, a print industry veteran and the firm’s print finisher and printer for the past 11 years, following his retirement.

PM Solutions looks to reel in business with third Rialto
PM Solutions has installed a third Xerox Rialto 900 reel-to-sheet inkjet press at its Edinburgh factory, bolstering the company’s mailing capacity ahead of key contract bids.

Print philanthropist Watson honoured with Glasgow degree
John Watson OBE, industry philanthropist and former Glasgow label printer, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow for his charitable work and business achievements.

Haybrooke launches PDQ Benchmarking
Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has launched PDQ Benchmarking, a new service for the industry designed to provide easy access to live market benchmark information.

Girls Who Print becomes global nonprofit organisation
Girls Who Print, the world’s largest network of women in print and graphic communications, has revealed its formal evolution into a global nonprofit organisation.

Sainsbury's trials plastic-free avocado pack
Sainsbury’s is trialling new paper-based packaging for avocados that features a bamboo mesh.

Tracked deliveries and parcels boost Royal Mail performance
The takeover bid for Royal Mail’s parent group has cleared two more regulatory hurdles, and trading at the business continues to improve.

Bauer Media expands reach with OOH buy
Bauer Media will expand into new markets with the acquisition of Clear Channel’s Europe North business.

Wilkins sharpens up cutting capacity with another Bobst Expertcut
Retail packaging firm Wilkins has installed a Bobst Expertcut 106 PER 3.0, its fourth Expertcut in the cutting room, bringing the firm to a total of seven die-cutters.

Fespa 2025 theme and details revealed
Fespa has revealed the strapline for its 2025 flagship show, while sharing further details about the May event.

Xaar updates on trading; appoints new CFO
Xaar's shares have jumped following the release of a trading update while it has also confirmed the appointment of a new permanent chief financial officer.

Ashford Colour Press struggles revealed
Ashford Colour Press fell foul of vacillating customer demand according to the latest report on the firm’s administration, which also details the six-figure sum paid for part of its business and...

Solent Design Studio jumps into wide-format with Canon
Hampshire commercial printer Solent Design Studio has launched itself into wide-format work following the installation of a Canon Colorado M3W in November.

BPIF offers last-chance bargain on senior leader training
The BPIF has put its Level Seven Senior Leader Apprenticeship – equivalent to a Master’s degree – up for a new intake at just £700, before government funding is cut.