Sapko was recognised at the BPIF's apprenticeship lunch

Blackmore celebrates award-winning apprentice and solar install

Shaftesbury-based printer Blackmore has celebrated apprentice digital operator, Mateusz Sapko, after he took home a BPIF award.

The Epson printers have facilitated new business opportunities

Mercedes AMG-Petronas F1 team supports in-house print growth with Epson kit

The in-house print division for Formula One team Mercedes AMG-Petronas has supported its growth by producing external print jobs on its Epson kit.

James Cropper strengthens board

James Cropper has welcomed its new chief financial and operations officer (CFOO) as it looks to deliver its accelerated growth strategy.

Black Friday returns as printers and suppliers join in

Several printers and suppliers have got involved with this year’s Black Friday event by offering discounts and other promotions, although amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis spending was expected...

Kit up for sale includes an HP Latex R2000

Wahooti sells off equipment ahead of closure

Wide-format specialist Wahooti will be auctioning its plant in late November.

Printing Charity luncheon celebrates strength of print and 2023 achievements

More than 150 guests attended the Printing Charity’s 194th Annual Luncheon yesterday where the guest speaker was the Charity’s president and Ofcom chair Michael Grade, Lord Grade of Yarmouth.

The change negotiations cover around 90 employees at the UPM Biofuels Lappeenranta biorefinery. Image: Google Maps

UPM businesses to start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs

UPM Pulp, UPM Timber, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Biofuels are set to start change negotiations on around 2,200 possible temporary layoffs.

Micropress becomes Carbon Balanced Printer

Micropress Printers has added to its sustainability credentials by becoming a Carbon Balanced Printer via the World Land Trust.

Policy change: "Some print managers are going to have to change the way they work"

Chancellor acts to improve payment terms at public sector suppliers

Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement contained a new policy that could have a far-reaching – and positive – impact on parts of the industry.

Autumn Statement: industry reacts

Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement has been cautiously welcomed by print groups, with several of the chancellor’s 110 announced measures attracting particular praise.

(L-R) Peter Smith, Paul Treanor, Neil Macray and Ian Bates

Statex eyes growth with major investment following MBO

Statex is continuing a programme of investment worth around £800,000 so far which included a management buyout (MBO) around a year ago and new kit and other improvements since as it looks to further...

(L-R) Jorge Nogueira from Meevo, Simon McKenzie from Hollywood Monster and Pedro Dantas from Meevo

Hollywood Monster takes on new SEAS system

Hollywood Monster has taken on a new Silicone Edge Automated Stitching (SEAS) machine from Meevo to enhance its productivity and quality.