News
Royal Mail ballot result awaited
Voting has closed in the crucial CWU ballot regarding new terms and conditions for workers at Royal Mail.
CWU members vote in favour of new Royal Mail deal
CWU members at Royal Mail have voted by a big majority to accept the new agreement thrashed out between the postal operator and the union.
Printers missing out on potential growth opportunities
A survey conducted by Ricoh UK and Printweek to better understand where the print industry is on its automation journey found that over half of businesses believe they have failed to invest in...
Printworks increases flexibility with Horizon buy
Printworks has enhanced its production capabilities and capacity with investment in a Horizon SPF-200L landscape feed bookletmaker from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).
CEPI reports on 2022
High energy prices and economic woes contributed to a 6.1% fall in European paper and board production last year, although multi-year trends for the sector “remain positive”.
Macfarlane appoints new distribution MD; launches unboxing survey
Macfarlane Group has appointed David Mansfield to the newly created leadership role of managing director of Macfarlane Packaging Distribution.
Sappi to consult on possible Stockstadt closure
Sappi has said it will commence a consultation process on the possible closure of its Stockstadt mill in Germany, after a planned sale of the site fell through earlier this year.
BFS adds CNC groover to plant list
BFS Pressroom Solutions has added a brand-new CNC groover to its kit list, allowing the firm to automate production of its rollers.
The Stationers’ Company elects new master
A former CEO of the British Coatings Federation has been elected as Master of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.
Specialist papermaker shuttered
A historic French papermaker has become the latest European mill to be shuttered in a seismic period for the trade.
Durham Box acquired by Logson Group
Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired a majority shareholding in packaging and PoS printer Durham Box.
Matthews joins Fujifilm dream team
Chris Matthews has joined Fujifilm as the business builds a fresh team to handle its expanded digital press offering.
Industry celebrates its Rising Stars
The Printing Charity lauded the industry’s bright young things at its annual Rising Stars Awards reception at the House of Lords.
Cepac Darlington workers to strike for 10 days
Unionised workers at Cepac’s site in Darlington are set to strike over 10 days between July and September in a dispute over pay.
Clinical Print Finishers secures R&D funding for gluer invention
Clinical Print Finishers (CPF) has secured £74,000 in tax relief for its in-house development of a specialised folder-gluer.