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CWU ballot still going ahead following RM pay deal rebuff
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has dismissed Royal Mail’s proposed pay deal on the grounds that it is “not linked to the dispute” and said it could call a strike as early as next month.
Callimedia sold in pre-pack deal
Callimedia has been sold out of administration in a pre-pack deal after being hit by a bad debt by a major client.
HP activates 'poison pill' rights plan
HP has implemented a shareholder rights plan or 'poison pill', that will make it more difficult for Xerox to progress with its hostile takeover bid.
Heidelberg refutes Handelsblatt claims
German business newspaper Handelsblatt has described Heidelberg as being “a traditional company in crisis” in the light of the latest high-level departure at the business and its looming end-of-year...
Polymer £20 note now in circulation
The Bank of England's new polymer £20 note, printed by De La Rue, has now entered circulation.
Immigration law could block skilled print workers after Brexit, BPIF warns
The BPIF has criticised the government for not going far enough to allow in skilled print workers from the EU to work in its proposals for post-Brexit immigration policy, announced yesterday.
Gemini lauded in Kodak green awards
Gemini Print has led the UK charge in this year’s Kodak Sonora Plate Green Leaf Awards, which recognise environmental and sustainability best practice, achieving the joint top score in Europe.
Fespa takes action to minimise coronavirus risk
Fespa Global Print Expo has announced restrictions on Chinese exhibitors at the show in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
Pepper boosts uptime with new Baumann pile turner
Pepper Communications has enjoyed a significant increase in uptime since it installed a new Baumann PSW3 pile turner.
Mondi promotes CFO to CEO
Mondi has promoted its group chief financial officer Andrew King to group chief executive.
HH Global awarded Wilko contract
HH Global has been awarded a multi-year contract by Wilko, covering print and related services.
Mimaki primes new hybrid textiles printer for Fespa
Mimaki will launch its latest hybrid textiles printer, the Tx300P-1800 MkII, as part of its extensive 15-product line-up at Fespa 2020 next month.
Antalis carbon balances Arjo Creative Papers range
Antalis has carbon balanced every product in its Arjowiggins Creative Papers range.
Industry exceeds expectations in worst Q4 for seven years
The fourth quarter of 2019 was the worst in years for the UK print industry, but nevertheless saw it outperform expectations in terms of both output and orders.
Consternation over EU titanium dioxide classification
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has urged the printing industry “not to be alarmed” by a new EU classification of titanium dioxide as a suspected carcinogen.