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Price of First Class stamps to increase by 30p
The price of First Class stamps will increase by 30p next month.
Prints among Oasis memorabilia auction
Over 60 lots related to rock band Oasis will be featured in Propstore’s upcoming entertainment memorabilia live auction in November, including prints of the band.
Sirane shortfall revealed
The statement of affairs for packaging converter Sirane, which went into administration in July and was subsequently bought by Coppice Alupack, has revealed that Sirane had an estimated deficiency of...
FDM hires Alan Cruickshank in new business development role
Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has appointed Alan Cruickshank as its new business development manager.
Landa Digital Printing announces more press deals
Landa Digital Printing has announced a further raft of customers following its successful showing at Drupa, including two presses for Smurfit Westrock’s European operations.
Ofcom makes progress on possible USO reform
A reduced Second Class postal service appears increasingly likely as Ofcom reports on its progress in reviewing potential reform of Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation.
BPIF extends British Book Awards entry deadline
The BPIF has extended the deadline for entries for the 2024 British Book Design & Production Awards.
Schades buys Hamilton Adhesive Labels out of administration
Retail paper roll and label specialist Schades has bought Hamilton Adhesive Labels out of administration in a last-minute pre-pack deal.
Flexo consolidation as Xsys acquires MacDermid Graphics Solutions
Xsys has agreed a $300m-plus deal to acquire rival MacDermid Graphics Solutions and a new CEO has just joined to oversee the enlarged business.
Bakers’ donations to charity hit half-million mark
Bakers has revealed it has hit £500,000 worth of charity donations.
Moo gears up for growth
Moo’s growth ambitions were crimped last year, but the firm expects its investments in manufacturing and a new technology platform to accelerate future growth.
James Cropper reports positive start in trading update
James Cropper said it has made a positive start to the financial year in a trading update released today (4 September).
Customark continues acquisition-based growth streak
Acquisitive label printing firm Customark has continued a string of purchases with the acquisition of Charnwood Label Craft (CLC) in early August, and sister companies Kingsbury Screens and Industrial...
Activists vandalise Kite Packaging site for second time
Kite Packaging’s site in Kent has been damaged for a second time by activists from Palestine Action.
UK outdoor advertiser doubles billboard portfolio
UK outdoor advertising host 75Media has acquired 595 new roadside paper billboards, doubling its billboard portfolio and leapfrogging competitors to become the UK’s second-largest roadside billboard...