INDUSTRY NEWS
August 2025
Exhibition of fine books and bookbinding - The Stationers Company
6 AUGUST 2025
Stationers involvement in Open House London on Sunday 21st September will again include an exhibition of fine books and binding organised by Liveryman Chris Andrews. This exhibition shows how our founding trades are still relevant and that the skills employed are still used. Fine books produced by fellow liverymen and their companies will be on show, as well as bookbinding skills and an opportunity to learn more of all the processes involved.
A very high quality brochure about Stationers Hall and the exhibition will be available as a take away souvenir for all visitors
The IPIA asks print to look ‘beyond the margin’
5 AUGUST 2025
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) is setting out to tackle a critical issue for the print industry at its Annual Conference on August 28th – how to achieve business growth, seize opportunity and overcome an array of market challenges.
Held at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, the event’s theme is, “Beyond the Margin – charting new territory for growth, adaptation and commercial success in print.”
Alasdair Browne, Chair of the IPIA, comments: “This year’s theme reflects a pressing need for our industry to look past the immediate pressures of day‑to‑day operation, fighting to protect profit margins on existing work, and consider where future growth will come from. The conference brings together in-depth research, practical case studies and expert perspectives to help print businesses navigate those wider opportunities.”
The conference will encourage delegates to explore the new markets, smarter processes and fresh thinking that allow businesses not just to survive, but to evolve and thrive.
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Insight & Influence: Navigating Uncertainty, Embracing Change – Highlights from BOSS Members’ Day 2025
4 AUGUST 2025
From economic shifts to generational change, BOSS Members’ Day 2025 brought together expert voices and industry leaders to explore the opportunities within transformation.
Taking place in London on Monday 21st July at Stationers’ Hall in London, senior delegates from BOSS member companies heard from Rebecca Harding an independent trade economist on why Uncertainty is the New Certainty and Cory Lowde, Educational Consultant, on How to understand the next generation entering the workplace.
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Liveryman Graham Thomas Interviews Liveryman Philip Womack for TheNeverVine
4 AUGUST 2025
Acclaimed author and Liveryman Philip Womack talks to TheNeverZine about his process, the business and developing his voice, book after book.
Newly minted Liveryman Philip Womack has been interviewed by TheNeverZine, a digital publication owned by fellow Liveryman Graham Thomas. The interview covers Philip’s successful writing career and gives valuable insight into the publishing world and also into his creative process.
Philip was approached by Graham at a recent Court dinner at the Hall for this interview. He is creative, independent and entrepreneurial in his drive and perseverance, displaying all the attributes that TheNeverZine seek out.
Follow the link to read Philip’s interview, and to read other fantastic articles on the zine
Article Link: https://zine.theneverpress.com/interview-philip-womack-author/
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GPMA Research Proves Print’s Strategic Role in UK PLC
4 AUGUST 2025
Earlier this year, the Graphic and Print Media Alliance (GPMA) launched a major national survey to uncover the true role that the UK’s print, paper, packaging, labelling, and graphics sectors play within the country’s industrial ecosystem.
The message was clear: while often operating behind the scenes, the print industry is far from peripheral. It is a strategic enabler of productivity, compliance, innovation and economic resilience across some of the UK’s most vital manufacturing and strategic sectors.
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Highlands Partners with Grace & Green on B2B Growth
31 JULY 2025
London, England (31 July 2025) – Highlands is proud to announce its new partnership with Grace & Green, a certified B Corp and leading force in sustainable, ethical period care.
As part of this partnership, Highlands will support the brand’s growth across B2B channels in the UK and Ireland, with a wider remit to engage strategic partners throughout Europe.
Grace & Green offers a powerful, purpose-led proposition. Their award-winning products, including tampons, pads, and liners, are crafted with organic, toxin-free, and biodegradable materials. But the brand’s mission goes beyond product innovation. Grace & Green is committed to access, inclusivity, and education, working to dismantle the stigma and structural barriers surrounding period care.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Grace & Green to support their growth across B2B channels in the UK and EU,” said Janice Jenner, Head of B2B, Europe, Highlands. “They’re a truly exceptional brand, committed to access, inclusivity, and education, and challenging the stigma around essential care. As the highest-scoring B Corp in their category, Grace & Green leads the way in reducing the environmental impact of period products. With growing demand for sustainable solutions in the workplace, we see a real opportunity to bring their mission and products to more organisations.”
London, England (31 July 2025) – Highlands is proud to announce its new partnership with Grace & Green, a certified B Corp and leading force in sustainable, ethical period care.
As part of this partnership, Highlands will support the brand’s growth across B2B channels in the UK and Ireland, with a wider remit to engage strategic partners throughout Europe.
Grace & Green offers a powerful, purpose-led proposition. Their award-winning products, including tampons, pads, and liners, are crafted with organic, toxin-free, and biodegradable materials. But the brand’s mission goes beyond product innovation. Grace & Green is committed to access, inclusivity, and education, working to dismantle the stigma and structural barriers surrounding period care.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Grace & Green to support their growth across B2B channels in the UK and EU,” said Janice Jenner, Head of B2B, Europe, Highlands. “They’re a truly exceptional brand, committed to access, inclusivity, and education, and challenging the stigma around essential care. As the highest-scoring B Corp in their category, Grace & Green leads the way in reducing the environmental impact of period products. With growing demand for sustainable solutions in the workplace, we see a real opportunity to bring their mission and products to more organisations.”
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Applications open for the 2026 Stationers’ Company Warrants
30 JULY 2025
The Stationers’ Company announced today that it is now open for applications for new Warrants and 2025 Warrant renewals.
These Annual Warrants are formal recognition of the high quality that companies in the Communications, Print and Packaging, Office Products, and Content Industries put into their products and services, recognising, and acknowledging excellence, with the annual scheme now in its 11th year.
The scheme distinguishes itself by being open to everyone in the Communications, Print and Packaging, Office Products, and Content Industries sectors, both members and non-members of the Stationers’ Company.
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Pausing with a Poem – Magic in the Air - Freeman Claire Price writes about her new poetry book
28 JULY 2025
The poems in this book seek to capture moments of magic I have experienced, encouraging the reader to stop and ponder. They invite a pause in our hectic lives to remember that existence is not always defined by visibility, nor significance by permanence. An insight, a musing, a vibe, a natural phenomenon, a spiritual presence, a flash of mystery, divine timing – all are described in these poems.
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Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy
25 JULY 2025
Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy are now available on the Latest News page of the Academy's website.
https://leighstationersacademy.org.uk/latest-news-page-updates-friday-18-july-2025/
Two Sides Global Anti-Greenwash Campaign
22 JULY 2025
Two Sides Global Anti-Greenwash Campaign: Over 1,320 Organisations Removed Misleading Anti-Paper Statements
Two Sides has now challenged over 3,000 organisations worldwide found to be making misleading environmental claims about paper. As a result, more than 1,320 organisations have removed or amended unsubstantiated statements, such as “Go Green – Go Paperless” or “Choose e-billing and help save a tree.“
The rise in greenwashing is often driven by economic pressures, with many organisations shifting customers from paper-based communications to digital platforms to reduce their costs. Unfortunately, this transition is frequently accompanied by deceptive environmental messaging that misleads consumers into believing digital is a more sustainable option.
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Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy
18 JULY 2025
Items this week include:
- A Message from the Principal
- Music Bridges Cultures: Year 10 Students Visit Barbados for Cultural Exchange
- Leigh Stationers’ Royal Marines Cadets Excel at Elite Summer Training Camp
- Year 9 Students Inspired by Humanutopia Leadership Workshops
- Year 10 Students Inspired by University of Cambridge Visit
- Reward Trips Celebrate Positive Conduct
- Weekly Sports Fixtures Round-Up
- Annual Sports Awards Evening Celebrates a Year of Success
- Colleges Set to Compete for Sports Day Trophy
- Student Spotlight: Year 8 Pupil Wins Gold at Subarashi Judo Competition
- Celebrating Sporting Success at the London Youth Games
- PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-11
- Reminder: Parents’ Evenings for Year 10
Award win by James Ross Consulting at the Consultancy Awards 2025
16 JULY 2025
Why Packaging Optimisation Matters in 2025
The Worshipful Company of Stationers & Newspaper Makers has long championed excellence across print, publishing, packaging, and communications. While much attention in recent years has focused on digital transformation and content innovation, a new frontier is emerging that deserves equal recognition: packaging as a strategic business tool.
The recent award win by James Ross Consulting at the Consultancy Awards 2025 is more than just a milestone for a UK packaging consultancy. It is a signal of where the industry is headed. Their platform, PackDevPro, is helping global clients reduce carbon emissions, cut supply chain costs, and improve packaging performance - all by applying sophisticated data analytics to what was once considered a static, tactical function. Notably, the company’s director, Ross Collins is a Liveryman of the Stationers Company, further strengthening the connection between innovation and the institution.
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