Next month, we will be taking delivery of an eight-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 with CutStar reel sheeter, a significant addition to our sheetfed capabilities.

This investment will enable us to offer:

• Greater flexibility across a wider range of work

• Cost-effective production of more specialised projects

• Consistently high-quality output with faster turnaround times

Press-finished products

In addition, we will have rotary trimming fully operational by the end of April allowing us to produce press-finished products more efficiently.

Enhanced Finishing Capabilities

We have also made further investments in our finishing department, including:

• Stitching lines

• Multiple folders

• Palamides delivery systems

• Strappers and guillotine

These have already arrived on site and will be fully operational in the coming weeks, supported by new air extraction systems for our rotary trimmers — ensuring a high-quality and efficient production environment.

As always, we remain committed to supporting you, our valued customers. If you have an upcoming project, we would be delighted to provide a competitive quotation and discuss how our new capabilities can benefit you.

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Royal Mail has recently received approval to revise its Universal Service Obligation (USO), which outlines the delivery standards for mail in the UK. We want to ensure you’re aware of the key changes and how they may affect your deliveries.

What’s Changing?

��While 1st Class Mail will remain unaffected, and will continue six days a week, Monday to Saturday, changes will take place to Royal Mail’s 2nd Class Service.

This will see 2nd Class Mail delivered on alternate weekdays based on a geographical rotation.

Delivery days will follow this pattern:

• Week one: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Week two: Tuesday, Thursday

The pattern will then repeat. The rotation will vary based on location.

A possible scenario would be that London receives deliveries on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in week one, then Tuesday and Thursday in week two. Meanwhile, Manchester receives deliveries on Tuesday and Thursday in week one, followed by Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in week two.

Also, Saturday will no longer be a delivery day for Royal Mail’s 2nd Class Service.

What Does This Mean for You?��

• Delivery Time Frames

Although delivery schedules are changing, Royal Mail continues to adhere to its delivery timelines for 2nd Class Mail, which remains at 2-3 working days.

For example, if your job leaves our head office on a Thursday, London may receive it on Monday, while Manchester may receive it on Tuesday, depending on the rotation.

• Planning Ahead

With the new delivery schedule for 2nd Class and the removal of Saturday deliveries for Economy mail, we recommend planning ahead to avoid any potential delays.

• Effective Date

These changes will come into effect from 7th July, or the date which Ofcom approves, whichever is later.

How We’re Supporting You

We’re monitoring these changes closely to ensure minimal disruption to your deliveries. Our team is ready to assist with any questions you may have and provide guidance on planning your mailing schedule to align with the new delivery patterns.

Need More Information?

If you have any questions about the new Royal Mail delivery schedule and how it might impact your specific deliveries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Commercial Mailing Co-ordinator at michaelowen@pcpltd.net

We’re here to help! Get in touch with us today.

Thank you for your continued trust in Ģ����ý. We remain dedicated to ensuring your deliveries are managed as seamlessly as possible.

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This strategic collaboration will combine Ģ����ý’s extensive experience as one of the most respected printing companies in the UK with Kennedy’s innovative content, which reaches over 17 million global readers.

Kennedy’s magazines include 27 standalone licensed titles which are available in over 34,000 stockists worldwide. Popular titles include Barbie, Cocomelon, and Top of the Pops, which have become household names among young readers.

“We are excited to partner with Kennedy Publishing, an organisation that shares our dedication to quality and innovation,” said Nick Evans, MD of Ģ����ý. “This partnership allows us to combine our strengths and deliver exceptional publications that will delight readers around the world.”

Ģ����ý employs over 250 skilled staff members who leverage state-of-the-art technology to meet even the strictest deadlines without compromising quality. Their dynamic, future-focused approach ensures reliable, flexible, and responsive services, underscored by an in-house mailing facility and comprehensive technical support team.

Dean Barber, MD of Kennedy Publishing said: “Ģ����ý’s reputation for excellence makes them the ideal partner for us. Their advanced technology and commitment to service align perfectly with our goals of producing imaginative, engaging, and educational content. We look forward to a successful collaboration.”

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Hypax see a significant opportunity for growth in Ģ����ý, through strategic initiatives and continuing to drive operational excellence, whilst providing exceptional customer service. Hypax will also support Ģ����ý in taking advantage of consolidation opportunities that market conditions offer.

Ģ����ý managing director Nick Evans commented: “Under the new ownership Ģ����ý will continue to deliver the quality and service to which our customers are accustomed while investing in the future of the business.”

We will maintain a relationship with our former owners as a new long-term contract has been agreed with Claverley’s Kennedy Publishing business as part of the deal.

We want to thank you, our loyal customers, stakeholders, and suppliers for your support through this period, and we look forward to working with you for many years to come.

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The Climate Calculator can assist businesses in calculating the carbon footprint associated with the printing of their title and potentially explore alternate paper solutions to reduce carbon emissions.

Ģ����ý can now discuss the benefits of providing the Carbon Calculator tool, which our customers can use when engaging with their own audiences. Indeed, many customers continue to prioritise sustainability, and the proportion of people concerned about the environment is only expected to grow.

Ģ����ý is totally committed to continuously improving environmental performance across all of our business activities, and using the Climate Calculator assists us in demonstrating this to our customers, stakeholders, and business partners, allowing us to develop long-term meaningful partnerships today and in the future.

To find out more, contact one of the team on 01952 585585

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Nick is a passionate advocate of Ģ����ý and brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, having joined Ģ����ý as Commercial Manager in January 2014, before being appointed Commercial Director in February 2016. He has over 25 years’ experience in the heatset market.

“I am delighted to be appointed Managing Director of Ģ����ý. Despite the challenging market conditions, we’ve all faced in recent years, it’s great being able to continue serving our fantastic customer base while retaining the ethics of a family business, which we still are.” he said.

Ģ����ý remains committed to delivering customers the best quality and service at competitive prices and Nick’s extensive industry experience will only strengthen this commitment and focus going forward.

Ģ����ý is part of the Claverley Group which also includes MNA Media, MNA Digital, PCS, Kennedy Publishing, Cubiquity, HPCi media and Lyonsdown.

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“It takes a great deal of dedication and hard work to take on additional learning, and I am proud to see so many of our employees taking this important step. Investing in your own learning and development, not only improves your own skills, but you are also supporting the future success of our business. Congratulations on your achievements – Well Done and keep up your amazing work!” Says Adam Walker, Ģ����ý’s Operations Director.

Supporting employees’ access to training courses while they are at work has significant benefits for both employers and individuals. And we are strong supporters of on-the-job training, which plays an important role in succession planning and ensuring we have the best skill set now and in the future.

In addition to the five employees who achieved their NVQ, five more employees have been enrolled in additional NVQ training courses, including Print Technician and Team Leading NVQs.

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We are excited to have been shortlisted and recognise this is a tremendous achievement against extremely tough competition.

The PrintWeek Awards is the most prestigious event in the printing industry’s calendar, boasting the biggest number of print buying and print production professionals.

The team is now looking forward to 3rd March��where the winners will be announced!! Good Luck to everyone that has been shortlisted!!

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And the last 18 months has proven no exception as we celebrate Sean Barratt, Ģ����ý’s CI Engineer’s achievement in completing the ‘Six Sigma Green Belt’ qualification.

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The Certified Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) Green Belt is awarded to individuals that possesses a thorough understanding of enhanced problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control) model.

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Sean Barratt comments.

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“I��wanted to develop my skill set��and open up more opportunities for me to progress in my career and this qualification has given me some really good tools to manage improvement projects using the DMAIC structure, and I have already started to put the knowledge I have gained into practice.

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Not only this but Ģ����ý will benefit too, problems will be defined and resolved using the DMAIC structure, if problems aren’t defined and resolved correctly at the start of a project the root cause gets overlooked which can end up costly to the business.”��

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With the support from both his family and Ģ����ý Sean successfully achieved this qualification whilst working full time including working extra hours to support business needs.

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Sean continues.

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“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working towards gaining this qualification with the greatest challenge trying to fit the 50hrs studying around��balancing a young family. However, I’m definitely looking to gain��a black belt & ultimately a master black belt in the future.”

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Stream Publishing, the award-winning content creation and live events agency owned and run by Darren Styles OBE, has signed an exclusive licensing deal with Penske Media Corporation (PMC), owner of the ROLLING STONE brand, to launch the print title and its associated digital and social platforms in the UK as soon as this autumn, with live events rolled out from Spring 2022. Says Darren Styles OBE, Managing Director of Stream Publishing: “The arrival of ROLLING STONE in the UK is not only a hugely exciting development for our brilliant team, but also fantastic news for the UK music and entertainment industries which deserve the showcase and platform that this iconic brand will deliver.

A ROLLING STONE cover is the picture worth 10,000 words, and readers will be able to pick up a copy from the newsstand this autumn.

Our passion for excellence in print, underpins our reputation as one of the leading web offset printers in the UK.

To find out how we can help you to capture the heart of your business through print media contact the Ģ����ý team. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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