Companies & suppliers

Shuttered London printer’s kit goes up for auction
Equipment and other assets belonging to a London-based print company that is set to go into members’ voluntary liquidation has gone up for auction.

Transport union supports striking UPM workers
The Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT has commenced a blockade against UPM to support the strikes of the Finnish Paperworkers’ Union and the Finnish Electrical Workers’ Union.

DS Smith accelerates carbon reduction plans
DS Smith has outlined a commitment to align its global operations to a 1.5°C scenario, as set out in the Paris Climate Agreement.

UPM strike extended further
Union workers have extended their industrial action at UPM by another two weeks.

Hexis UK Wrap Battle returns to S&D UK 2022
The Hexis UK Wrap Battle Contest is set to return to Sign & Digital UK for this year's show.

Mercian Labels joined by students for tree planting
Local students joined Mercian Labels last week to plant hundreds of trees at the Mercian Labels Community Woodland in Burntwood, Staffordshire.

Coveris unveils new brand and growth plans for Rivendell
Coveris has launched a new brand and service offering to support future growth plans in the FMCG retail sector for its Rivendell business.

EFI team delighted to reconnect in-person
EFI CEO Jeff Jacobson said he “couldn’t be more thrilled” that the EFI Connect user conference was able to return as an in-person event this year.

Avery Dennison acquires garment embellishment specialist
Avery Dennison has acquired Rietveld (RTVPRINT), a Dutch full-service provider of “embellishment solutions and application and printing methods for performance brands and team sports in Europe”.

CMC opens three new subsidiaries including UK arm
Italian automated mailing line and packaging machinery manufacturer CMC has opened three new subsidiaries in the UK, France, and Germany as part of its international expansion strategy.