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‘Phygital’ future for colour, say designers
The pandemic has powered a trend for colours and designs that transcend the borders between media, as UK designers gear up for a future where technology is integrated even closer into our daily lives,...
Paragon adds to packaging wing
Paragon Group has expanded its nascent packaging business with the acquisition of Dean Packaging.
Deadline looms for YM web sales
It’s a crucial week for future web offset capacity in the UK as the deadline looms for bids on YM Group’s former web offset sites and assets.
IPIA networking lunch set for May
The IPIA will continue to pursue its goal of stimulating the UK print economy through running a series of networking events and special initiatives across 2022.
Pelican Print ups capacity with Morgana install
Pelican Print has taken on a new Morgana PowerSquare 224 bookletmaker to increase capacity and speed up production.
Xaar names Graham Tweedale as chief operating officer
Xaar has appointed Graham Tweedale as its first chief operating officer.
Talks stall at crucial UPM business unit
A mixed picture is emerging from the ongoing mediation process aimed at resolving the long-running strike action at UPM’s Finnish mills.
ADXBA and Astra Signs in merger
Manchester-based companies ADXBA and Astra Signs have merged to become a combined entity that provides both traditional and digital signage to customers.
CSDPrint reboots expansion plans
Wide-format specialist CSDPrint has reported bumper sales growth since January and is now reactivating its expansion plans.
Hopes raised for resolution at UPM labels wing
A possible agreement is in sight over strike action at UPM Raflatac and UPM Specialty Papers.
DS Smith supports customer sustainability with new lab
DS Smith has opened a new Fibre and Paper Development Laboratory at its flagship Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.
De La Rue shares climb after trading update
De La Rue is expecting its full-year adjusted operating profits to be in line with market expectations.
Charlesworth speaks out on electricity bill hike
Soaring energy prices have seen digital and litho printer Charlesworth’s annual electricity bill shoot up from £132,000 to a projected figure of over £500,000.
UPM strike to hit 100th day
The strike at UPM will pass the 100-day mark this weekend, with no official update given on the situation since last week.
Magazines run late after YM web collapse
The fallout from the abrupt closure of YM Group’s three web offset sites continues, with some weekly titles running late and all eyes on the Daily Mail’s first in-house production of its Weekend...