Printers

Royal Mail sets out proposed changes to reversion charges

Royal Mail has outlined a series of proposals which it hopes will quell an industry backlash over its sudden increase in reversion charges.

RR Donnelley Q2 profits up despite slowdown in print sales

Chicago-based R.R. Donnelley & Sons posted a second quarter profit of $88.8m, up from $12.2m for the same period in 2011, despite a 3.6% decline in revenues to $2.5bn.

Semper Q2 commercial print survey shows ebbing optimism

A drop in orders in late June and early July cast a dampener on the outlook for US commercial printers, with nearly half reporting a negative view of Q3, according to the latest Semper International...

Transcontinental sells two book printing plants to Marquis

Montreal-based Transcontinental has announced the sale of two of its book printing facilities - Louiseville-based Transcontinental Gagn and the Transcontinental Mtrolitho in Sherbrooke - to Marquis...

RBS interest rate swap settlement could open floodgates

Printers who may have been mis-sold interest rate swaps could find it easier to claim compensation after RBS was forced to settle a landmark case.

S Barber and Co destroyed by fire

The Bootle, Merseyside-based commercial printer, which only moved into its premises four months ago, has been left gutted by a fire that spread from neighbouring units.

S&G launches charitable trust

Stephens & George Print Group (S&G) used its centenary celebrations last week to officially launch its charitable trust.

Details of mammoth Olympic print project revealed

Haymarket Network, the customer publishing arm of PrintWeek publisher Haymarket, has revealed details of one of the largest UK magazine projects ever undertaken.

C3 Imaging acquired by Zenith Print & Packaging

C3 Imaging has been acquired by Zenith Print & Packaging and Zenith Media owner John Mooney, five months after it exited a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).

Strike action suspended at Paragon UK

A planned 58-hour strike by Unite members at Paragon UK over proposed changes to their contracts has been suspended, pending further negotiations.

The Color Co invests in Heidelberg Speedmaster SX74

The Color Co has kick-started a 2m investment programme after installing one of the UK's first B2 Heidelberg Speedmaster SX74 presses.

Folding Specialists founder passes away

Print industry veteran and folding expert Michael Weller has passed away after a battle with cancer.