Daventry-based JR Press has invested in its first four-colour B3 offset litho printing press, a Ryobi 524GE, following a move to new premises and is now targeting growth in the boutique packaging sector.
Posted by on 06/07/2011 at 12:59 under Industry News, News.
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The direct mail industry has hit out at the BBC’s handling of ‘scam mail’ during its Panorama programme arguing that the broadcaster confused the issue with so-called junk mail.
Posted by on 06/07/2011 at 12:54 under Industry News, News.
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Jubilee Greenwood Press has brought smaller-format booklet making in-house after investing in the UK’s first Duplo Mini System 3500.
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Buckingham-based BCQ Group has pressed ahead with its expansion plans with a 1,200sqm warehousing facility.
Posted by on 06/07/2011 at 11:02 under Industry News, News.
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Paragon Print & Packaging has entered into a 30-day consultation with the 35 staff employed at its Sessions of York business as a result of plans to relocate the company to Lincolnshire.
Posted by on 06/07/2011 at 10:44 under Industry News, News.
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Employees at Wyndeham Impact are set to continue weekly strikes over pay despite having to reballot over the process.
Posted by on 05/07/2011 at 18:28 under Industry News, News.
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Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has cut the turnaround times of its in-house art production by 90% after taking delivery of its third Océ ColorWave 600 wide-format printer.
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The latest spate of strike action at United Closures & Plastics (UCP) takes place today (5 July) as staff continue to protest over changes made to their pay and working hours.
Posted by on 05/07/2011 at 09:40 under Industry News, News.
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Paperboard container manufacturer Sonoco UK has completed the £2.6m-takeover of the loss-making Robinson division, Robinson Paperboard Packaging, as it broadens market share and lowers risk for its customers.
Posted by on 04/07/2011 at 18:14 under Industry News, News.
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A loan scheme to help businesses make better use of material resources through processes such as product reuse, repair and upgrading services has been launched by the government-funded Waste & Resources Action Programme (Wrap).
Posted by on 04/07/2011 at 16:01 under Industry News, News.
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