James Cropper: sales at its paper division were down 45%

James Cropper reports positive start in trading update

James Cropper said it has made a positive start to the financial year in a trading update released today (4 September).

Customark's conversations with CLC stretched back to the middle of 2023

Customark continues acquisition-based growth streak

Acquisitive label printing firm Customark has continued a string of purchases with the acquisition of Charnwood Label Craft (CLC) in early August, and sister companies Kingsbury Screens and Industrial...

Activists vandalise Kite Packaging site for second time

Kite Packaging’s site in Kent has been damaged for a second time by activists from Palestine Action. 

Turner (R): Printed OOH advertising is affordable, accessible, and massively effective

UK outdoor advertiser doubles billboard portfolio

UK outdoor advertising host 75Media has acquired 595 new roadside paper billboards, doubling its billboard portfolio and leapfrogging competitors to become the UK’s second-largest roadside billboard...

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith

DS Smith updates on trading as IP deal remains on track

DS Smith has issued a trading update in respect of the period since 1 May 2024 while confirming that its “combination” with International Paper remains on track.

Insolvencies, departures, closures, and criminal activity – print’s toughest month

If our most-read listicle is anything to go by, then August must be in the running for print’s cruellest month in 2024 because, much like with the UK summer, sunshine was in short supply.

Edition numbers are picked at random for each order

Luxury automotive wall art business celebrates milestone

Online-only direct-to-consumer luxury car prints business Limited100 is celebrating serving its 400th customer since launching four years ago.

Pet firm payout over packaging waste

A company specialising in pet accessories and treats has paid more than £66,000 to charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations for over 20 years.

New CEO begins first week at Flint Group

Consumables giant Flint Group has appointed a restructuring expert as its new CEO. 

Service Graphics' Edinburgh branch was third to receive the new kit

Service Graphics fires up print hubs with Konica Minolta kit

Service Graphics has begun to roll out Konica Minolta machinery across its UK network of print hubs, following the firm’s shift to a spoke-and-hub model in 2023.

Weilburger employs 70 staff, mostly in Germany

Stahl acquires packaging coatings manufacturer

Dutch coatings manufacturer Stahl has agreed to acquire Weilburger Graphics, a German manufacturer of varnishes, inks and adhesives.

Kudu to take centre stage at The Print Show 2024

Renowned for its cutting-edge printing technology, swissQprint is set to make a significant impact at The Print Show 2024.

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