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CPS Group takes on Gareth Williams in growth push
South Wales multidiscipline printer CPS Group has appointed ex-Pensord director Gareth Williams as its new operations director.

Rare Bible in Chinese donated to Oxfam flies at auction
A rare book dated 1815-1822 and said to be the first complete Bible in Chinese has sold for over £56,000 at auction after it was donated to an Oxfam shop.

High viscosity opens up huge potential for Xaar
Xaar has reported “renewed optimism” for 2025 with new markets for its high viscosity know-how coming to fruition – including automotive coating – and a speedier go-to-market option with M&R the first...

Two Sides expands membership with three new additions
Citipost Mail, Dufaylite, and Touch have become the latest three members of print and paper advocacy group Two Sides.

Tradeprint expands with ROI site
Tradeprint aims to tap into opportunities in the Republic of Ireland with a new ecommerce offering for the country.

Manchester pair arrested over Packaging Export Recovery Notes fraud
Two men were arrested for fraud and money laundering last Wednesday (12 March) as part of an ongoing investigation into Packaging Export Recovery Notes (PERN) fraud.

France turns to power of print for emergency planning
French authorities are planning to send a printed ‘survival guide’ to all households in the country in the wake of current geopolitical instability and concerns about “Russian threats”.

Big jump in operating profits at National World
Sales and profits are up at National World, despite headwinds including “non-trading distractions” including the group’s impending change of ownership.

Five years on: how Covid has changed the print industry
On Sunday, 23 March, five years will have passed since the first lockdown was announced by the then Prime Minister Boris Johnson to slow the spread of Covid. Printweek looked across the sector to...

PrintGreen launches to support industry sustainability
A new initiative is launching in the UK with the aim to “redefine the conversation around print sustainability”.

Bishops celebrates 40th anniversary with fresh investment round
Bishops Printers is celebrating 40 years in business and has turned its investment spotlight on post-press with a fresh investment in finishing kit.

Koenig & Bauer completes board revamp
Koenig & Bauer has implemented “generational changes” to its board with its new CEO set to take over in June and another long-standing board member stepping down.

Heidelberg CFO to step down at year-end
Heidelberg CFO Tania von der Goltz – the first woman to sit on its management board – will step down at the end of this month.

Unbound pre-packs but "bold new era" soured by doubts over crowdfunder refunds
Crowd-funded publisher Unbound has been sold in a pre-pack deal, leaving authors uncertain over whether they will receive money they are owed.

Stationers’ Awards open for entries; warrants awarded
The Stationers’ Company has opened its 2025 Innovation Excellence Awards for entry and earlier this month awarded this year's Stationers’ Warrants.