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JICMail data finds mail drove store footfall over Christmas
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q4 2021, a period that saw the digital effects of mail exposure continue to grow, with the channel twice as effective at...
Vism CEO calls on industry for Ukraine support
The CEO of graphics and signage installation workflow software provider Vism has called on the industry to support the Ukrainian army as Russian forces reached Ukraine capital Kyiv today (25...
Konica Minolta appoints new CEO
Konica Minolta is revamping its senior management team with a fresh CEO taking the helm to action its new medium-term plan.
RRD stockholders approve Chatham deal
RR Donnelley’s stockholders have approved the company’s planned sale to Chatham Asset Management.
Macfarlane reports revenue and profit leap
Macfarlane Group achieved strong growth in 2021, with its revenue up by over a quarter and pre-tax profit jumping by 50%, well ahead of the previous year and better than market expectations.
Threat of further extension to UPM strike
The long-running strike action at UPM’s Finnish mills could be extended for a fourth time – into April – unless the parties reach agreement.
Langley expects print ops to bounce back strongly this year
Langley Holdings is predicting a 33% increase in sales at its printing operations this year, after the 2021 performance at Manroland Sheetfed was impacted by Covid absenteeism and supply chain issues.
Stora to examine feasibility of converting idle Oulu machine
Stora Enso is starting a feasibility study for the possible conversion of an idle paper machine at its Oulu mill in Finland for a high-volume consumer board line.
JICMail launches e-learning portal
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has launched the JICMail Academy e-learning portal to support the introduction last year of the JICMail Levy.
Close calls as storms cause major floods
Print businesses seem to have escaped recent flooding in England with only minor disruption.
LG Davis eyes expansion on 60th birthday
LG Davis has outlined its growth plans to coincide with its 60th year in business this year.
Bar Graphic opens European demo centre
Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) has expanded its European business development capabilities with the opening of a new demonstration centre in Eichen, Germany.
Firm makes redress after failing to meet packaging regs
A Leicester firm has made a five-figure payment to charity after failing to register as a packaging producer or take the necessary steps to recycle and recover its packaging waste.
Trio of large print tenders about to expire
Three more mega print tenders are currently open via the government’s Find a Tender service but will close in the coming days.
Union: UPM mediation is 'ongoing'
Meetings between UPM and the Paperworkers’ Union are continuing this week, but there is still no news on any positive progress that will resolve the crisis.