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Refill pilot was launched in 2020

Asda scraps in-store refill trials; outlines packaging sustainability progress

Asda has shared its recent packaging achievements in its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which also reveals the grocery retailer has scrapped its in-store refill trials.

Fespa's 2025 events in Berlin will be the first in the speciality print sector to be run under the certification
Internationally recognised standard

Fespa achieves ISO certification for Sustainable Event Management

Fespa has achieved ISO 20121:2012 certification for Sustainable Event Management, an internationally recognised standard for implementing an effective and sustainable event management system.

Bunney: role is a source of great pride
New responsibilities

Dantex promotes Bunney to group MD

Dantex Group has promoted its UK managing director Richard Bunney to the position of group managing director, effective immediately.

John Good enjoys fruits of HP investment

Arts sector specialist John Good has enjoyed its best quarter in four years, as an HP Indigo 15k and Latex R2000 help it pursue opportunities in the theatre industry’s recovery from Covid.

An aerial view of the Elvington site taken over by York Media. Image: Google Maps
Work moved to other plants

Walstead York halts production due to gas

Walstead’s York factory has been unable to run its press since last week after the gas supply to the facility was isolated.

Macfarlane has made a solid start to 2022
Protective packaging manufacturer bought

Macfarlane Group acquires Polyformes

Macfarlane Group has acquired protective packaging manufacturer Polyformes for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5m, including an earn-out of up to £4.8m over two years.

Nelson: "ABL typically provides significantly higher levels of working capital than conventional methods of funding"
New scheme expands supported facilities

Compass accredited to deliver new Growth Guarantee Scheme SME funding

Compass Business Finance has been accredited to deliver funding supported by the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), via the British Business Bank, to create further access to finance for UK smaller...

Severn: Aquatint is now very much in the 21st Century
Finishing capabilities up to date

Aquatint awakens potential with double Duplo install

London-based digital printer Aquatint has rejuvenated its finishing lineup with a double Duplo install, with a DBM-700 bookletmaker and DC-618 slitter-cutter-creaser arriving in late June.

Starmer's Labour Party has achieved the largest Labour victory since Tony Blair's 1997 landslide
Large majority belies low vote share

Labour landslide: industry reacts

Keir Starmer’s Labour Party will form the next government after winning a majority of around 170 seats – the largest majority since Tony Blair’s 1997 victory.

The 2024 winners secured grants totalling £84,000
61 winners

Printing Charity gives Lordly welcome to Rising Stars

The Printing Charity celebrated the industry's brightest prospects yesterday (4 July) at the House of Lords.

PM Solutions' new inserter was installed in mid-June
UK first

PM Solutions upgrades insertion with W+D install

Edinburgh mailing firm PM Solutions has renewed a 20-plus year relationship with German manufacturer Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), installing a brand-new BB820+ intelligent inserter for direct mail.

Six categories

The Stationers’ Company reveals Innovations Excellence Awards shortlist

The Stationers’ Company has revealed the shortlisted companies from the communications and content industries on its Innovations Excellence Awards.

Print Quest is a long-term Miraclon customer
Drupa deal

Print Quest returns to Miraclon for further investment

Reprographics company Print Quest Graphics made its second investment in Miraclon’s Shine LED Lamp Kits at the recent Drupa show in Düsseldorf after it saw significant efficiency and quality gains...

Array of formats deployed

General Election 2024: power of print evident

The General Election has provided a welcome boost to print demand as political parties turn to a multitude of formats to get their message across to voters – and with at least three of print’s own...

Principal Mailing was previously known as Mainstream Direct. Image: Google Maps
Liquidators appointed in May

Principal Mailing shortfall revealed

The statement of affairs for print and direct mail specialist Principal Mailing Solutions, which ceased trading in December, has revealed that the company had an estimated deficiency of just over £2m...