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Stephen Austin & Sons, the flagship company of the group, employed around 140 staff in 2022. Image: Google Maps
Local litho printer acquired

Stephen Austin expands with Hertford Offset acquisition

Historic print firm Stephen Austin has acquired nearby commercial printer Hertford Offset following the retirement of its owner Rosemary Wilkerson.

Stora Enso completed change negotiations in its Packaging Materials division in June
Water bodies require special attention

Stora Enso finds second breach after endangered mussels destroyed

Stora Enso has resumed harvesting at environmentally sensitive sites in Finland after last month’s incident when thousands of endangered mussels were killed by forestry machinery.

Shield (centre) praised the Titanium's speed, accuracy, and quality output across a wide range of materials
Installed in August

Taylor Brothers supports growth with Titanium cutter

Taylor Brothers has taken on a Titanium 2516 flatbed cutting table from International Graphic Supplies (IGS) to further its growth in the packaging and wide-format sectors.

Comedian Ellie Taylor is taking on hosting duties once more
Young talent recognised in Bright Futures category

SMP awards shortlist revealed

The shortlist for this year’s Mail Performance Awards from the Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has been revealed.

Imagink's new building is over three times as big as its previous site
Agfa and Xerox printers among additions

Imagink relocates and expands with major investment

Imagink has relocated from Aylesford to a larger facility in Maidstone and invested in a raft of new equipment to support its ongoing commitment to growth, innovation and enhanced service delivery for...

Original investor joined the party

Moo celebrates 18 years in style

Moo has celebrated its 18th birthday with a paper-themed party at its London HQ.

The centre is open to researchers, students, and members of the public
Celebrating city's rich print history

New centre brings printing traditions back to York

A new centre has been launched in York to celebrate the city’s tradition of printing.

High-level conversations were happening across London’s ExCel
2025 event dates revealed

London Packaging Week hailed a success 

London Packaging Week organiser Easyfairs has hailed this week’s 2024 event as a “real success”, with early indications suggesting a strong upward trend in overall visitor numbers.

Unable to pay £150k Royal Mail bond

RNB Group shortfall tops £2.5m

RNB Group had an estimated deficiency of more than £2.5m when it went into administration last month, with payment problems with Royal Mail contributing to the firm’s failure.

2025 Printweek Awards open for entries

Printweek has launched its 2025 awards scheme under the strapline of ‘Festival of Print’ with, for the first time, early bird submissions eligible for one free entry.

Extensive experience of media businesses

New CFO in place at Walstead

Walstead Group has appointed a new CFO who arrives with a long track record at a variety of media businesses.

Bunker: "Central to getting the most from an ABL facility is finding the right lender"
Features case studies

Compass launches white paper on asset-based lending

Compass Business Finance has launched a new white paper on asset-based lending (ABL) that details how to leverage business assets for growth and stability.

Fiery toured visitors through its new software products at its booth
Several innovations highlighted

Fiery shows off new AI features at Printing United

Fiery has brought several brand-new digital front-end (DFE) innovations to its booth at Printing United in Las Vegas.

Specialist know-how taken on

ECO3 buys DTP

ECO3 has expanded its UK business with the acquisition of CTP and workflow specialist Direct-to-Plate Ltd.

(L-R) Bobst's Lee Alton with Thomson Print & Packaging's Michael Thomson and Bobst's Jamie Steel
Service brought in-house

Thomson Print & Packaging supports folding carton growth with Bobst install

Thomson Print & Packaging has taken on a Bobst Novafold 110 folder-gluer to bring folding carton converting fully in-house.