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New year predictions: Diana Levy, Royal Horticultural Society
RHS print and production services manager Levy believes that printers and buyers should stop viewing each other with suspicion if they really want to succeed.
CMYUK helps new Ferrari workshop look to the future
It’s the time that wide-format printers have a ball as Sam Hill, son of Slade guitarist Dave Hill, commended CMYUK for its work decking out his new Ferrari workshop.
Koenig & Bauer shares slump after warning
Shares in Koenig & Bauer have fallen to a 52-week low after the manufacturer warned it would not hit its sales and profit targets for the year.
Tesco suspends Christmas card production at Chinese factory over forced labour claims
Tesco has withdrawn a range of Christmas cards and suspended production at a Chinese print supplier after a six-year-old girl discovered a message in one of its charity cards that alleged it was made...
Premier Print Group invests in second SRA1 RMGT press
East London-based magazine and publications printer Premier Print Group has installed its second RMGT in a year following the success of its first.
Print4UK celebrates anniversary
Print4UK is celebrating 12 years of business and 10 years of client-centred events following an MBO that has seen the company enhance its service offering.
Antalis updates on new shareholding structure plan
Ten months down the line, Antalis has issued a statement to reaffirm that it is continuing the process of setting up a new shareholding structure, “which also includes discussions with its main...
Opus Trust Communications acquires Critiqom
Multichannel customer communications specialist Opus Trust Communications has acquired print and mailing business Critiqom.
EFI appoints industry veteran
Print industry veteran Geoff Loftus has been appointed vice president for inkjet service at EFI as part of an effort by the manufacturer to strengthen its global offering.
Southernprint wind-down underway
Walstead Southernprint will cease most of its operations at the end of the year, following closure talks that began in November.
Printing Plus cuts bindery bottleneck with Duplo purchase
Printing Plus has increased its finishing productivity after taking on a DC-646i multi-finisher from Duplo.
Print apprenticeship standard threatened by review
A crucial printing industry apprenticeship standard could be under threat – just months after being given the green light by officialdom – and the BPIF is calling on the industry to support its bid to...
Paper companies join new fibre-based packaging alliance
Companies across the paper value chain are part of a new alliance that has been established to promote sustainable methods of dealing with fibre-based packaging.
The Book People enters administration
Independent book retailer The Book People has fallen into administration.
St Austell to appear on Channel 4 show
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) is set to appear on Channel 4 next week to showcase its high-profile work on the Top Trumps brand as part of a special film on toy production.