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Fire tackled at London print firm
Police and the fire brigade are investigating the cause of a fire at a London print group.

StackaWraps signs up new UK partners following business overhaul
StackaWraps Global has expanded its print partner network with four major UK sign-ups after revamping its system during the coronavirus pandemic.

Stannp.com invests to support bumper growth
Direct mail platform Stannp.com has invested £100,000 in new specialist kit to support its fast growth – with aims to double its turnover in the next year.

Giant card project launched to commemorate lockdown end
As most legal Covid restrictions are lifted in England today (19 July), with some measures eased in other parts of the UK, Hallmark and Fedrigoni UK have unveiled a series of large-scale greetings...

Printful to open UK print and fulfilment site
On-demand printing and fulfilment specialist Printful is set to open two new European fulfilment centres, including one in Wolverhampton.

YM directors 'confident' despite note on accounts
YM Group’s delayed accounts include another increase in losses and a ‘material uncertainty’ note – although the firm’s directors remain confident the business can deliver on their future growth plans.

Contact opens new site housing largest European still
Full scale platemaking is now underway at Contact Originators’ new circa-3,000sqm site, which offers four times the floor space of its previous facility and boasts what is claimed to be the largest...

Shoppable tech broadens reach
Two more large publishers have made printed titles ‘shoppable’ using clever technology integrations.

Cunningham joins APS
Long-standing Communisis procurement specialist Ian Cunningham has left the firm to take up a new role at APS Group.

Seacourt and Anglia Print named among top environmental B Corps
Two print companies have been recognised among the ‘Best for the World’ B Corp certified businesses in terms of environmental impact.

Taylor Brothers enhances bindery with new Stahlfolder
Taylor Brothers has bolstered its folding capacity after investing in a new Stahlfolder BH 66 6/4 and stacker from Heidelberg.

Tharstern readies new cloud MIS
Tharstern is readying a new cloud-based MIS that will ultimately encompass all kinds of print, with the firm setting its sights on label converters with the first release.

Sappi: graphic grades have to go up again
Sappi Europe has announced its seventh price increase this year, with prices to go up by “no less than 10%” on a range of graphic grades.

PHD Mail in £1m BlueCrest spend
PHD Mail has invested £1m in new BlueCrest mailing equipment to increase its speed and efficiency.

Scottish trade finishers sign joint venture
Two Scottish trade finishers have signed a joint venture that will involve passing certain jobs to the other with the aim of enhancing business for both.