Companies & suppliers
DS Smith hails resilient performance
DS Smith has reported a ‘continued resilient performance’ in a challenging environment, in a trading update for its Q3 period.
EBB acquires Realt Paper
Elliott Baxter & Company (EBB) has enhanced its offering with the acquisition of Irish company Realt Paper.
Solopress launches revamped Design service
Solopress has redeveloped its graphic design service to make it more accessible and user-friendly to customers wishing to outsource their artwork.
Paula O’Brien joins Ricoh UK as sales director
Paula O’Brien has joined Ricoh UK as its director of sales, taking over sales duties from CEO Glenn Griggs.
InkTec Europe makes operations director promotion
InkTec Europe has promoted Michelle Thirlby to operations director, where she will manage the daily operations of the firm, including overseeing its finance and service teams.
DS Smith to close Louth site
DS Smith is set to close its site in Louth, Lincolnshire, with 70 jobs understood to be affected.
MacroArt to rebrand as Moss
Wide-format printer and display specialist MacroArt is set to transition to the Moss name, after its acquisition by US company Moss Inc last year.
Sappi Gratkorn investment project ‘well on schedule’
Packaging and speciality paper manufacturer Sappi said the investment project at its Gratkorn site in Austria is proceeding on schedule.
Sadly, shortest month sees no shortage of business failures
February’s listicle once again highlighted several struggling and closing print businesses, although there was still room for Walstead’s powerful new CEO Debbie Read, plus the tale of a major cannabis...
Macfarlane sales down but profit up in 2023
Macfarlane Group experienced a 3% drop in revenue in 2023, but its pre-tax profit climbed by 2%, as its recent acquisitions delivered strong performances.