PrintWeek

PrintWeek is a magazine and website based in the UK that focuses on the print industry. It addresses topics related to printing technology and business operations within the sector. Issued every two weeks, the magazine highlights the latest news and developments in printing equipment. Additionally, PrintWeek publishes daily newspapers for trade shows and hosts its own award ceremonies. The magazine also offers various supplements, such as the Top 500, which showcases the leading companies in the industry, and a Buyers' Guide that lists available products. Initially, it was known as Litho Week.

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FDM in bumper triple contract win - Printweek

5 days ago | printweek.com | Richard Stuart-Turner

Securing a two-year contract with Sheffield City Council, the Canning Town, London-based business will produce annual canvass printing and mailing. This win will strengthen the company’s presence in the South Yorkshire region, following successful contract wins with the City of Doncaster Council, which also included production of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Election, and Rotherham Council.
Royal Mail chief executive quits - Printweek

5 days ago | printweek.com | Richard Stuart-Turner

The Guardian reported that Gilthorpe, who joined the business in May 2024 having previously served as chief operating officer at Heathrow Airport, left last Thursday (19 June). Martin Seidenberg, group CEO of Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services, said: “Emma has worked tirelessly to drive forward Royal Mail’s transformation, and I would like to extend my personal thanks to her for the significant contribution she has made to the company.
Two more new members for Two Sides - Printweek

5 days ago | printweek.com | Richard Stuart-Turner

The European Converted Paper Association (ECPA), an interest group representing the paper industry, and Visitor International, the international association of visitor information providers, are the latest additions to the print and paper advocacy group’s member base. ECPA is the collective voice of the converted paper industry in Europe and represents a diverse network of manufacturers and suppliers dedicated to supporting business with “high-quality functional paper solutions”.
Unite “prepared to fight” on proposed DS Smith site closure - Printweek

1 week ago | printweek.com | Richard Stuart-Turner

Following its acquisition of DS Smith earlier this year, International Paper confirmed the proposed closure of five of its UK packaging sites last month, with almost 140 jobs at risk at box plant Clay Cross. Unite represents the engineers at the site, while most other staff are members of the GMB trade union. Printweek reported earlier this week that DS Smith had confirmed International Paper’s proposal also related to sheet plants in Plymouth, Newcastle, Sheerness, and Wellingborough.
Paragon boosts sustainability creds with massive solar install - Printweek

1 week ago | printweek.com | Jo Francis

The group said it was one of the largest private solar installations in Britain. It covers more than 7,500sqm of roof space and is comprised of 3,680 individual panels. Group ESG director Lucy Klinkenberg said the installation would “significantly enhance” Paragon's sustainability credentials and would also contribute to its broader environmental goals.
Industry faces pack out venue at successful IPIA lunch - Printweek

1 week ago | printweek.com | Richard Stuart-Turner

The event was set up by the trade association as part of its ongoing efforts to drive growth for the UK print industry and foster collaboration in its supply chain. It was held at the Marco Pierre White restaurant, on the top floor of The Cube Hotel, which offered skyline views of Birmingham to guests – a cross-section of printers, print buyers, suppliers, designers, marketing agencies, and technology developers.
PremCom shortfall revealed - Printweek

1 week ago | printweek.com | Jo Francis

The latest report from joint administrators Rehan Ahmed and Jeremy Woodside of Quantuma Advisory details events that resulted in the firm going down with an estimated total deficiency of just over £1.7m. HMRC is the single-biggest creditor, owed £1.1m for PAYE and VAT. HMRC had been pushing for payment and it appeared likely it would issue a winding-up petition.
ePS Packaging partners with CarbonQuota - Printweek

1 week ago | printweek.com | Richard Stuart-Turner

The new collaboration will embed CarbonQuota’s automated carbon calculator into ePS’ software offering for the packaging and print industries, creating a market offering that the company said would drive measurable sustainability in production through accurate and verifiable data. “Businesses can now evaluate and optimise production and supply chain scenarios with unprecedented precision, enabling informed trade-offs that balance cost, efficiency, and environmental impact,” ePS Packaging stated.
Martin Jones RIP - Printweek

1 week ago | printweek.com | Jo Francis

The North Wales firm was established in 1904 by William Owen Jones, with his son Hefin – Martin Jones’ father – subsequently taking over. Martin Jones originally wanted to become an electrician at the Wylfa nuclear power plant, which was being constructed at the time, but Hefin Jones insisted that he should leave school at 16 and join the family business. He started off as a compositor at the company, and his love for the printing process blossomed.
Metsä Board ends production at Tako board mill - Printweek

1 week ago | printweek.com | Richard Stuart-Turner

Metsä Board said it had decided to close the Tako mill, in Tampere, Finland, earlier this year following change negotiations and as part of efforts to improve the company’s profitability and cost competitiveness. The mill had previously operated two folding boxboard machines, with annual production capacities of 70,000 and 140,000 tonnes.