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Unite takes legal action over Belfast lay-offs

Unite the Union in Ireland is taking legal action against Nicholson & Bass over its treatment of employees who were affected by restructuring at the Belfast business last month.

A gin-ovative campaign turns Tube into a capital destination

It seems the summer came and went in a flash, with unprecedented bursts of heat punctuated by spells of rain and gloom. Compared with the consistent highs in 2018, it’s been a bit up and down – but...

Signs Express adds digital signage service

Signs Express has launched a digital signage provision to go alongside its printed output.

Whistl enjoys acquisitive boost ahead of peak period

Whistl is ramping up for the busiest peak period in its 15-year history as the mail manager reaps the benefits of a push into parcels and machinery investment.

Leeds Die Cutting upgrades bookletmaking

Trade finisher Leeds Die Cutting has bought a Horizon SPF-200L landscape feed bookletmaker to enhance its service offering.

Print farmer being wound up, more trading styles emerge

Yet more websites have emerged with a remarkably similar appearance to those used by notorious print farmer Neill John, who was disqualified from being a director earlier this year.

EPac ready to roll with new UK site

EPac Flexible Packaging’s new UK digital printing production facility will be up and running next month.

Investment continues at Palm Paper

Further investment is on the cards at Palm Paper, which held a special event this week to mark a decade of production and the start-up of its new Paper Separation Plant.

Arjo Stoneywood deal expected imminently

The mooted management buyout of Arjowiggins’ Stoneywood mill in Aberdeen is expected to be finalised “in the coming days” according to local newspaper the Evening Express.

HH Global results continue upward trend

HH Global has announced another big jump in sales – and EBITDA margins – in its Q1 results.

Royal Mail: urgent talks over possible industrial action

Royal Mail has said it is “committed to further talks as a matter of urgency” after receiving formal notice from the Communication Workers Union that it will ballot members over industrial action –...

Liquidation likely for Quinns and N&B

It appears that Quinns Belfast (2009) and Nicholson & Bass will be going into liquidation, although the formalities are yet to be enacted.

JICMail reports on partially addressed mail impact

The Joint Industry Committee for Mail (JICMail) has published new audience data that highlights the reach and interaction rates of partially addressed mail.

National World readies £5m listing

David Montgomery’s new National World ‘buy and build’ news publishing business is poised to join the London Stock Exchange through the listing of £5m-worth of shares.

Northend enhances lamination with Cellcoat buy

Northend has upgraded its finishing capabilities by taking on a Cellcoat Emerald 52 thermal laminator.