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New polymer banknotes could be supplied by Cumbria firm
Reports have labelled Cumbria-based Innovia Films as a "front-runner" to supply the new UK banknote material, if the decision is made to switch to polymer.
CWU to ballot for postal strike this month
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced that it will ballot for a national postal strike on 20 September.
CWU firm on strike ballot plans as Royal Mail privatisation confirmed
The Communication Workers' Union (CWU) has said plans to privatise Royal Mail, confirmed this morning, are a betrayal of the British public and vowed to press ahead with a planned strike ballot on 20...
Women more responsive to novel packaging, survey finds
Women are three times more likely to be swayed by new packaging concepts and on-pack promotions than men, according to marketers and packaging professionals.
Polestar plans for new webs take shape
Polestar is set to confirm the chosen location for the first tranche of its new web presses next month.
BBC to show WWI print drama
Tonight's television features a print-based drama set during World War One.
SP Group launches creative arm
St Ives' specialist POS print division, SP Group, has launched a new design consultancy service to enhance its retail offering.
Kohmann launches new offline inspection unit for glued and unglued cartons
German finishing manufacturer Kohmann has launched a new offline inspection unit for glued and unglued cartons.
Esko to acquire Cape Systems
Packaging and wide-format software developer Esko has announced that it will complete the acquisition of US software firm Cape Systems by late September.
GPT signs Esko agreement, appoints new general manager
Wide-format distributor Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) has signed an agreement with Esko Graphics UK to sell its cutting and software products.
Bible and Gospel Trust adds to bindery
Surrey-based Christian publishing house the Bible and Gospel Trust (BGT) has installed the UK's first Kolbus KM600C.
B&D Print Services doubles finishing capacity with new Horizon SPF-FC200A
Lancashire-based B&D Print Services has announced a doubling of finishing capacity since installing a new Horizon SPF-FC200A bookletmaker two months ago.