Royal Mail workers to stage further strikes
Additional strike days have been announced by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) against Royal Mail’s “new attempts to casualise their company”.
HP unveils 'gamechanger' PageWide Web Press platform
HP has launched the new PageWide Advantage 2200 series press, which it said offers “industry leading productivity with quality”, and media versatility for those in publishing, direct mail, and...
DecoNetwork appoints first DecoPro for UK and Europe
DecoNetwork has appointed its first ‘DecoPro’ for the UK and the rest of Europe – a freelance professional providing services to its clients.
Mondi road tests recyclability with new lab
Mondi aims to speed up the development of new sustainable packaging materials after opening its first in-house laboratory for testing recyclability.
Industry faces “mass business failure” due to energy crisis
Industry alliance the GPMA has warned of “mass business failure” if the fresh government doesn’t act immediately to cap industrial energy costs, describing the crisis as “an existential threat for the...
BPIF reveals BBD&PA shortlist
The shortlist for 2022’s British Book Design and Production Awards (BBD&PA) has been unveiled.
McAllister Litho to give staff £3,500 each to help pay fuel bills
McAllister Litho Glasgow (MLG) is set to help its staff meet rocketing fuel bills during the coming winter with a financial package worth £3,500 each.
Xeikon plans Labelexpo showcase
Xeikon plans to show a raft of new products at the upcoming Labelexpo show in the US, while boss Benoit Chatelard has reported that the level of investment by the firm's customers in 2022 is on a par...
Bodies react to Truss PM appointment
Several industry and business bodies have reacted to yesterday’s announcement that Liz Truss has won the Conservative Party leadership contest and will be appointed later today as Prime Minister.
DS Smith shares climb following trading update; FD to leave
DS Smith’s shares have risen by over 3% in early trading after it reported that overall trading since 1 May 2022 is in line with its expectations, driven by pricing momentum and good cost control.
Strong growth predicted for digital packaging
The packaging and label printing sector is set for steady growth through to 2027, with digital packaging printing likely to perform especially well.
Sign Design GB expands in-house capabilities with Epson buy
Sign Design GB has brought a range of services in-house and enhanced its production capacity after investing in an Epson SureColor SC-V7000 UV flatbed printer.