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Royal Mail workers vote for strike action
Royal Mail is facing its first strike in a decade after the majority of Communication Workers Union (CWU) members voted in favour of action.
RHL Print invests in Horizon perfect binder
Commercial printer RHL Print has installed a Horizon BQ-470 to bring perfect binding in-house.
Possible rescue deal at Latimer Trend
Latimer Trend is in “advanced talks” with another book printer on a possible deal to rescue the 130-year-old business.
OPG installs HP Latex 3200
Fleet vehicle graphics specialist OPG has increased its productivity after installing a new HP Latex 3200 wide-format printer.
Trimmer operator triumphs at Transplant Games
Print has a world record holder and multi-gold medal winning world champion, in the shape of Ryan Brett of CPI Books Chatham.
DM volumes down but relevance up since GDPR
There has been a 30% reduction in the amount of direct mail received by UK households since the introduction of GDPR, but the perceived relevance of the mail received has increased, according to new...
Queen’s Speech spotlights Environment Bill
The Queen spotlighted environmental concerns in her speech at the House of Lords yesterday (14 October), following a three-day closure of Parliament.
Manufacturers warn on post-Brexit regulation
Bosses at two industry federations have voiced their support for the concerns raised by five major manufacturing groups in what has been described as “an unprecedented backlash” over the government's...
Former White & Farrell MD passes away
The former managing director of Hull printer White & Farrell has passed away at the age of 63, following a short illness.
Majority of UK print marketing ignores accessibility issues
More than half of print marketing materials produced by UK businesses are not designed with common accessibility issues in mind, new research has found.
Tributes paid to 'inspirational' former Bell & Bain boss
Bell & Bain’s current chairman has paid tribute to the company’s former managing director and chairman Ian Walker, who has passed away at the age of 67.
Edwards leaves Xaar CEO role early
Xaar chief executive Doug Edwards is leaving the role earlier than originally announced, and will step down today.
Imageco adds new bio-film to offering
Wide-format printer Imageco has started to offer its customers a new sustainable cellulose diacetate bio-film, produced from renewable and sustainably sourced wood pulp.
Latimer Trend blames Brexit as 130-year-old firm hits buffers
Long-established book and journal printer Latimer Trend is going into administration after creditors rejected plans for a CVA, with the firm blaming Brexit and a dramatic drop-off in work over the...
Duplo expands UK team with new hires
Duplo UK has strengthened its team with the addition of five new regional sales managers and a new UK marketing manager.