News

Parcelhub introduces integrated labels to speed order processing

Parcelhub has introduced an integrated label option that it said will enable retailers, brands and wholesalers to produce picking sheets, packing slips and shipping labels on a single piece of paper.

ITV uses new magazine to extend reach

Commercial television broadcaster ITV has launched a new magazine intended to cultivate new and extend existing audiences.

Third strike day set at CPI William Clowes

Unite members at CPI William Clowes will go ahead with a third strike day on Thursday 17 January as a pay dispute with management continues.

Xaar Q4 trading below expectations

Inkjet manufacturer Xaar’s full-year revenues are set to have fallen by more than a third year-on-year after trading in Q4 continued at levels below the company’s expectations.

Reflex launches new Proof Plus service

Reflex Group has set up a new design and proofing service, Proof Plus, that is intended to improve accuracy of proofing and packaging design across a range a wide range of product types.

Pelican broadens horizons with new Kongsberg cutter

Pelican Print has invested in an Esko Kongsberg X24 cutter in order to ease its finishing bottlenecks.

Alphaprint bought out of liquidation by Bravo Print

Colchester-based commercial printer Alphaprint has been bought out of liquidation by the nearby Bravo Print group of companies.

Arjowiggins sale terminated

Sequana's sale of Arjowiggins’ Graphic and Creative Papers businesses has been canned after the buyer got cold feet as a result of deteriorating market conditions.

CMYUK takes on first digital textile manager

CMYUK has appointed its first digital textile manager as it continues to invest across the soft signage, home decor and fashion markets.

PrintWeek’s rundown of stories that defined the past 12 months

2018 proved to be another bumper year of news for print, so as the industry eases itself into 2019, we take a look at the stories that dominated last year's headlines.

US newspapers hit by cyber attack

Several US newspapers were hit by major printing and delivery disruptions caused by a cyber attack over the weekend.

Packaging Experts brings sampling in-house with Roland and Dyss

The Packaging Experts has invested in a Roland DG VersaUV LEF-200 flatbed printer to complement a recently installed Dyss X5-1310T digital cutter on in-house prototyping jobs.

New year predictions: Mike Berry, Jameson Print Finishers

Mike Berry, managing director of Jameson Print Finishers in Accrington plans to cast his net wider than the traditional printing pool in the search for new business, and will also be taking a more...

New year predictions: Alan Wright, Magnet Harlequin Group

MHG’s executive chairman Alan Wright thinks the industry should work on diversifying and improving communications in 2019, while he will be going with the flow and trying to find time to perfect his...

New year predictions: Kelly O’Sullivan, Sainsbury’s Group

It's been a landmark year for Sainsbury's group print management controller Kelly O’Sullivan, who hopes the industry can work on improving diversity and gender balance in the future.