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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.