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Killer app: Bishops is on the ball with top-scoring programme

Brighton & Hove Albion may not be troubling the upper reaches of the Premier League, but its programme has run away with the cup in Programme Monthly’s Programme of the Season award for 2017/18.

FT Solutions acquired by Paragon CC while in administration

FT Solutions has gone into administration, with debts to trade creditors expected to total around £3.4m, and its trade assets have subsequently been acquired by Paragon Customer Communications.

Industry veteran Robin Bannister passes away

Print industry veteran Robin Bannister has passed away at the age of 71 after battling multiple sclerosis (MS) and, latterly, cancer of the oesophagus.

Eco-friendly glitter adds sparkle to 'pioneering 2018' for Windles

Windles has carried out "very successful" tests on a biodegradable glitter for use on its products, as part of an ongoing strategy to improve environmental performance.

New role for Thirlby as Heidelberg refocuses

Anthony Thirlby has been promoted to a newly created role at Heidelberg, as the manufacturer looks to implement new business models and place a stronger focus on customer segments.

M&S decides on point-of-sale roster

St Ives has retained part of its Marks & Spencer point-of-sale work following a contract review, with the retailer opting to switch from a sole supplier arrangement to using multiple print suppliers...

Xerox shareholder demands disclosure

Another major private investor in Xerox has taken issue with the firm’s strategy, specifically its relationship with Fujifilm.

Carillion: Hollywood Monster boss speaks out

Hollywood Monster chairman Tim Andrews has spoken out about his shock and sadness at the collapse of long-standing client Carillion.

Royal Mail revenue up following strong Christmas performance

Royal Mail has reported a group revenue increase of 2%, driven by a “good performance” over Christmas.

QPS updates Nazdar dye-sub inks range

Lancashire-based wide-format kit and consumables distributor Quality Print Services (QPS) has refreshed its range of Nazdar Ink Technologies products with the addition of a new series of dye-sub inks.

PrintWeekLive! debut for Laser Bureau as standalone operation

Laser Bureau has separated from its parent company Cutture ahead of its exhibition debut as a standalone business at PrintWeekLive! 2018.

Retailers and restaurants announce plans to curb plastic packaging

A raft of retailers and restaurant chains have announced plans to reduce or abolish their use of plastic packaging in the next few years, as the government vows to crack down on plastic waste.

Fears mount over Carillion contagion

Printing industry firms will be among thousands of suppliers counting the cost after this week’s dramatic collapse of outsourcing giant Carillion.

Communisis upbeat ahead of results

Shares in Communisis are at a near four-year high after the PLC gave an upbeat trading update for its full year.

£1.3m investment pays off for Springfield

Springfield Solutions has seen a 25% spike in production volume in the wake of a major investment last year.