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Literacy project on a tight deadline

Pureprint whips up Welsh book for Wrexham

Sussex-headquartered Pureprint has produced a special Welsh-language book for Wrexham AFC, in partnership with specialist multilingual non-profit publisher NABU and HP.

IWD24's theme is #InspireInclusion, aiming to make women wlecome wherever they are
Theme underscores crucial role of inclusion

Industry women celebrate IWD2024

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 is underway, with the theme #InspireInclusion encouraging people around the world to make society a place where women feel welcome and encouraged wherever they...

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith
Andrew King would be CEO of the enlarged group

Mondi and DS Smith make agreement in principle on combination

The boards of Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith, according to a statement published yesterday...

New tech meets sustainability

Ricoh plans 'spectacular immersive experience' at Drupa

Ricoh has released more details about its plans for the ‘Henkakuverse’ at the upcoming Drupa expo, including an expansion of its creature-based product names.

New sales direction

Bex Design & Print revamps sales under Justin Bennett

Bex Design & Print has set its sights on growth following the appointment of a new sales director, Justin Bennett, to the firm in October 2023.

More than 2,250 roles impacted

UPM preps for temporary layoffs

UPM is consulting with employees over potential temporary layoffs at three divisions in Finland, including UPM Communications Papers.

Industry stars align

2024 Printweek Awards winners revealed

The brightest stars in the galaxy of print were celebrated in style last night at the UK’s flagship awards scheme, where Solopress was crowned Printweek’s Company of the Year.

Hunt: UK business must close the productivity gap
£20bn tax giveaway but not much for business

Spring Budget disappoints industry

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget has failed to excite the print and packaging industry, with leaders labelling it “underwhelming” and “unexciting”, despite several concessions that may make life...

Allen: the new site gives Encore room for further expansion
9,600sqm storage and distribution site acquired

Encore snaps up ex-Walkers distribution centre

Envelope and packaging manufacturer Encore has bought a 9,600sqm logistics site in Peterlee on the site of the former Walkers Crisps distribution centre.

Carbon footprint reduction

Aldi makes paper-based bottle move

Aldi has teamed with Frugalpac to introduce paper-based wine bottles on two of its own-brand wines.

Inverness' A4 Design and Print has taken on the business of fellow acquiree, Highland Design and Print
Expansion into Highlands

East of Scotland Colour Print makes triple acquisition

East of Scotland Colour Print has expanded its reach into the Highlands through the acquisition of three smaller printers in Inverness and Elgin.

The Easymatrix 106 CS will be installed next month
Bringing work in-house

Thomson Print & Packaging invests in Easymatrix 106 CS

Thomson Print & Packaging is set to install a Heidelberg Easymatrix 106 CS to support its growth in bespoke printed folding cartons.

Part of Plan A initiative

M&S adds recyclable takeaway cups to all cafes

Marks & Spencer is rolling out paper-based recyclable takeaway coffee cups to all its cafes – a move that will remove 20 million units of plastic a year.

Xerox’s share price was up by 5.07% yesterday
Strategic reorganisation also now underway

Xerox to offer $400m of senior notes

Xerox has said that, subject to market conditions, it is offering up to $400m (£315m) in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2029.

Roberts: “We have started the financial year very strongly"
Trading in line with management expectations

DS Smith hails resilient performance

DS Smith has reported a ‘continued resilient performance’ in a challenging environment, in a trading update for its Q3 period.