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BAPC merges with IPIA
Two industry trade associations have merged as part of a “shared mission to raise the tide for print in the long-term”.
European printing industry detailed in new report
Intergraf has published its annual Economic Report on the European printing industry, including the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Face mask demand surges on fresh guidance
Printing firms are reporting a fresh spike in demand for face masks after the latest government announcement mandating their use on public transport.
Typecraft steps up to bring fans back to sport
Printed crowds made up of individual fans' faces could become commonplace as professional sport returns behind locked doors in the coming weeks, following a partnership between Cheltenham Town FC and...
SPOT suppliers owed millions at time of admin
Spicers Office Team (SPOT) owed paper and envelope suppliers almost £3m when it went into administration last month, with one paper manufacturer alone owed just under £1.86m.
St Bride to host virtual wayzgoose
St Bride Foundation is hosting a virtual wayzgoose tomorrow, where artists, printers and bookmakers will share some of their skills.
Postworks scales up for fivefold Covid growth
Hybrid mail specialist Postworks has successfully moved to a larger production facility during lockdown, as it ramps up capacity to support a fivefold increase in demand due to businesses and...
Quarantine exemptions provide some relief
Specialist technicians such as service engineers, and postal workers involved in the transport of mail, will be exempt from the government’s new quarantine measures – much to the industry’s relief.
Heidelberg consults on UK restructuring plans
Heidelberg is consulting with its UK workforce about a proposed 20% reduction in headcount along with changes to employees’ terms and conditions.
Xaar updates on performance
Inkjet manufacturer Xaar described short-term orders as “healthy” despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on some of its markets.
Booths Print expands digital offering
Booths Print has boosted its digital capabilities to expand its offering and improve flexibility and consistency as volumes start to slowly recover from lockdown.
De La Rue shares soar amid Covid-19 hopes
Shares in De La Rue have rocketed after the group posted an upbeat trading update, along with news that it could use its existing authentication technology to provide a way of certifying people that...
Bluetree pivots with new UK-made surgical mask offering
Bluetree Group has pivoted and invested in specialist equipment to manufacture medical grade IIR face masks – becoming the first company in the UK to make the masks in the process.
Arden achieves green accreditation
Arden Dies and Arden Engraving, both part of the Arden Group, have become the first die-making and engraving companies in the UK to achieve ISO 14001 accreditation.
Report: speculation over Flint Group sale
Flint Group could be put up for sale by its US owners, according to a Reuters report.