Business

CWU agree not to boycott, but the fight goes on

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has insisted a postal boycott, even a strike, could take place in its ongoing battle with Royal Mail on the issue of DSA providers.

MPG saga enters final phase

After a protracted wait MPG Printgroup has now definitely gone into administration.

UK's first Uvistar Pro 8 for Dominion

The first UK sale of a five-metre Fujifilm Uvistar Pro 8 was made at Fespa this week, bringing signings of this model at the wide-format exhibition to four.

Lintec launches polyester film window display substrate

Lintec Graphic Films has added a 'easy-apply' film to its range of clear, adhesive window substrates that is designed to cut out the need for a professional fitter.

New work experience health and safety guidance welcomed

The BPIF has cautiously welcomed last week's government announcement that it is to "debunk health and safety myths" relating to taking on work experience students.

Liaison scoops top prize at the IPIA awards

Liaison, the print-management division of Intermarketing Agency, has won the Independent Print Industries Association's print manager and distributor of the year award.

Interview: 'Regardless of where I am, I'm all about innovation'

At the beginning of the year, HP reorganised its executive team, a move that marked the return of Stephen Nigro to its graphic arts business.

HP Latex 3000 gets global unveiling as first buyer announced

Kent-based PressOn has been revealed as the first buyer of the new machine, which is making its global debut at Fespa today (25 June).

Benson Group top of the class for apprentices

Benson Group has won top marks from Leicester College for supporting education and training on its four-year apprentice scheme.

Business must adapt to the reality of an ageing workforce

Office for National Statistics figures published this month show that our workforce is most definitely ageing. In fact this year, in the period between February and April, the number of people in...

Steve Dryden joins Flint Group while Adrian Marsh takes the finance reins at DS Smith

Steve Dryden, the former group finance director of packaging business DS Smith, is to become chief financial officer of consumables giant Flint Group on 1 July.

Company fined after worker injured by laminating kit

The Paper Pallet Company in Northants has been fined for safety breaches after a worker's hand was crushed in an unguarded laminating machine.