Relief as CWU calls off 24-hour strike
The CWU has cancelled the strike planned for next week following a legal challenge from Royal Mail – however, its re-ballot on future industrial action continues.
Fedrigoni swoops on more Arjo assets
Fedrigoni has sealed two fresh deals involving Arjowiggins assets overseas, including its Chinese translucent paper mill.
Bishops Printers invests £2.1m to support growth
Bishops Printers has invested £2.1m on a new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 eight-colour press and an Autobond laminator as it continues to rebuild and grow the business following the challenges of the...
TimsonsCPI celebrates first order
TimsonsCPI has secured its first order for a new press since the joint venture was established.
Lessebo collaborates on green book paper launch
Swedish paper manufacturer Lessebo Paper has partnered with publisher Bonnier Books and printer Livonia Print to launch a paper targeted at minmising the carbon footprint of printed books.
Walstead confirms plans for 64pp short-grain
Walstead Group has decided on the future location of one of the key assets acquired from YM Group’s web division, with the 64pp short-grain Sunday 5000 press set to be installed at one of its UK...
Navigator eyes Spain and France growth with latest acquisition
The Navigator Company has acquired Gomà-Camps Group’s Consumer Tissue business, including the acquisition of Spanish company Gomà-Camps Consumer and French firm Gomà Camps France (GC Consumer).
Half of apprenticeship levy funds go to waste
As National Apprenticeship Week 2023 kicks off, new figures have revealed that employers have spent just half (56%) of their apprenticeship levy over the past five years.
Bex Design & Print supports growth with new management team
A screen and digital printer that was acquired last year has appointed a new management team to support its growth.
Heritage skills buoyed by whisky firm
Shepherds Bookbinders has received funding to help preserve specialist hand binding skills thanks to a substantial award from The Macallan’s Artisan Apprenticeship Fund.
Stag Print buys secondhand Komori to support growth
Stag Print has doubled its production capacity after taking on a secondhand Komori LS29 B2 sheetfed litho press.
Larger than life finishing firm founder remembered
UK Book Binders chairman Alistair George is set to pass the firm he founded on his final journey after he passed away following a long illness.