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Long-standing local broadsheet hits buffers
Historic Cumbrian newspaper the Cumberland & Westmorland Herald has been placed into voluntary administration by its directors, who cited pressures on regional newspapers and its legacy pension...
Finnish mill strikes extended; UK feeling the impact
The ongoing strikes at paper mills in Finland have been extended and could now last for four weeks, with the impact on the UK market now starting to be felt.
Spandex adds new colours to Avery wrap range
Spandex has launched its own exclusive edition of Avery Dennison’s Supreme Wrapping film.
Stationers' innovation awards open as internet father announced for annual lecture
The Stationers’ Company has introduced a new category for start-up companies in its latest Innovation Excellence Awards as internet pioneer Vint Cerf is teed up to give this year’s annual lecture.
Precision takes UK-first Scodix digital enhancer
Precision Printing has taken on the UK’s first Scodix Ultra 101 digital enhancement press in order to replace two older models in its finishing portfolio.
Elle Media in Drupa spec Speedmaster world first
Elle Media Group has purchased the world’s first 2020 Drupa specification Speedmaster XL 106 from Heidelberg.
US API business files for Chapter 11
The US sister company of API Group, which has been placed into administration, has filed for Chapter 11 protection.
CCM refreshes management structure and adds roles
CCM has rung in the new year with a management restructure as it welcomes three members of staff into new roles and seeks to recruit a fourth.
Drytac adds gloss variation to removable adhesive range
Drytac has released a new range of gloss-finished substrates to add to its ReTac range of films.
Exclusive: Anton directors evaded tax 'to help ailing company'
Five former directors of Anton Group sentenced on fraud charges worth £3.1m were “not motivated by greed”, according to the judge’s closing statement at the sentencing attended by Printweek on Friday.
API Group enters admin as US parent pulls plug
API Group has gone into administration as its US parent company closed all of the foil and laminate manufacturer’s UK sites.
Durst restructures textiles printing segment
Durst has restructured its industrial textiles printing segment with the appointment of Stefan Kappaun as the segment manager.
Ex Navy engineer first to gain Printing Charity funded bookbinding qualification
An ex aircraft engineer in the Royal Navy who was discharged with MS in 2005 has become the first person to gain a bookbinding qualification supported and funded by The Printing Charity.
Printers still call for certainty as Brexit begins
All sides of the print sector appear unfazed with the UK set to officially leave the European Union later today, as the country faces an uncertain, months-long transition period.
Paper mill strikes underway in Finland
Around 9,000 workers at paper mills in Finland started a three-week strike earlier this week after pay talks broke down.