Strike planned at De La Rue polymer plant
Workers at De La Rue’s banknote polymer factory are planning a 24-hour walkout over a below inflation pay rise proposal.
CWU slams Ofcom universal postal service report leak
The Communication Warkers’ Union (CWU) has sharply criticised Ofcom after the media regulator’s recommendation to axe Saturday post was leaked to the press.
N Smith buys UK first Agfa Inca Onset with full automation
Packaging specialist N Smith & Co has set its sights on growth following the purchase of the UK’s first full-automation Inca Onset X3 HS digital printer from Agfa in summer 2023.
Full Vision’s Valencian venture foresees European expansion
Full Vision has opened a new wide-format facility near Valencia, in South-East Spain, in an effort to gain a foothold in the continental market.
CFH ups capabilities with Xerox investment
CFH has enhanced its printing capabilities with investment in Xerox technology including an Iridesse digital press and a Versant 4100 digital press as well as the FreeFlow Core and FreeFlow Vision...
BBD&P Awards return next week
The BPIF will host the British Book Design & Production (BBD&P) Awards next week.
Novelist speaks out on negative aspects of QR codes, Severn Trent cans cheques
Bestselling author Naomi Alderman has called on businesses and society to be more aware of how the use of digital media technology such as QR codes can have a negative and exclusionary impact on...
Affinity Packaging looks to group future post-acquisition
Affinity Packaging has updated its leadership roster after its April 2023 acquisition by Peter Andreou and London financiers.
Royal Mail 'wins back customers', parent recruits new CFO
Royal Mail has reported a “marked improvement in performance” in Q4 2023, but the CEO of parent International Distributions Services has again described the Universal Service as “unsustainable”.
Landa to open new ink plant in North America
Landa Digital Printing has unveiled plans to open a new ink factory to supply its North American customer base, expected to open in the second half of 2024.
Showcase Creative expands capacity, boosts automation
Showcase Creative is poised to complete a major investment in new equipment and robotics to boost automation and allow the firm to take on longer run work.
PressOn launches new division following VSM buy
Kent large-format printer PressOn has launched a new vehicle wrapping division following the purchase of Whitstable-based wrapper VSM in December.