Business

Macfarlane Group acquires Armagrip
Macfarlane Group has acquired industrials sector packaging provider Armagrip to further strengthen its business in the north of England.

The Specialist Works acquires Connections platform
Independent media agency The Specialist Works has acquired Exact Media’s North American-based e-commerce inserts and sampling marketplace Connections.

CPG administration confirmed
Tonbridge-based printer CPG Brand Communications, which is registered as Colour Print Ltd, has fallen into administration this week, it has been confirmed.

Plastic packaging action confusing consumers
Swapping out plastic packaging for alternatives is confusing consumers and even having detrimental environmental effects, according to a new report on the grocery sector.

Deltor ups speed and quality with MBO and Palamides investment
Deltor Communications has taken on an MBO B30 folder and a Palamides Delta 703 automatic stacking delivery system to increase its productivity and quality.

MRP kicks off 2020 with new sales director
Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has promoted its sales manager to sales director as it looks set for further growth and investment this year.

CWU updates on Royal Mail dispute
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has updated on its dispute with Royal Mail, after it responded to a video posted by the postal operator last week.

Rocket rebrands to highlight exhibition expertise
Rocket Print & Promotions has rebranded in order to place clearer focus on its specialism and expertise in exhibition services.

CMYUK appointed Beaver Paper distributor
CMYUK has struck a deal to be the strategic distributor in the UK and Ireland for global sublimation media manufacturer Beaver Paper.

Orchard Press extends square-back book capabilities with new Duplo
Orchard Press has installed a Duplo DBM 350 bookletmaker with collating tower to extend its capabilities for the production of square-back books.