Astrea's Pro8310s has proved its worth, with the Doncaster hub now having completed 3m clicks

Academy trust expands in-house print hub network

A Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire academy trust governing 26 schools has given the go-ahead to a new print hub for its southern schools, after a successful trial of its Doncaster print hub.

The Book Awards take place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London

BPIF Book Awards open for entries

The BPIF’s British Book Design & Production Awards 2024 are now open to entries.

Konica Minolta joins Two Sides

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has joined print and paper advocacy organisation Two Sides.

Following LA Digital's liquidation, its Poole site has been folded into Graphic Print Solutions' operation. Image: Google Maps

Print boss bankrupted

Matthew Herbert, former director of a number of failed print businesses, has been bankrupted by a creditor.

Cimpress: market opportunity 'remains enormous'

Cimpress has filed record results, with founder Robert Keane still seeing “enormous” opportunities for growth in the fragmented print market.

Results round-up

Heidelberg, Koenig & Bauer, and Mondi have all released financial updates this week.

Ockenden: closer alignment with the group gives Zeus Labels even better access to European markets

JH Label Solutions rebrands to Zeus Labels

JH Label Solutions rebranded to Zeus Labels on in June, a year after Zeus Group bought the James Hamilton Group.

Under the hood of last month’s most-read stories

While tribulations at two of the UK’s largest print groups topped last month’s ranking of our biggest stories, there were still reasons to be cheerful with a smattering of ramp-ups and start-ups. 

Google has researched solutions that prioritise both sustainability and performance. Image: Google Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide

Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how

Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...

The Develop Ineo Label 230 is capable of speeds just under 24m/min

Lemon Labels readies for web-to-print with Develop install

Lemon Labels has installed a brand-new Ineo Label 230 digital label printer from Konica Minolta subsidiary Develop, readying the firm for a jump into web-to-print operations.

Reach 'expertly managing print performance'

Reach has cut operating costs by 9% including an £11m reduction in its newsprint bill, and with headcount down 14% as part of the restructuring announced at the end of last year.

Wrapfest features live demonstrations of new materials and wrapping products

Wrapfest reveals agenda highlights for Silverstone event

Fespa’s vehicle-wrapping expo, WrapFest, has revealed highlights for its October event, held at Silverstone racing circuit.