Business
International Paper extends distribution contract with Warren Board
US paper giant International Paper (IP) has renewed its exclusive UK and Ireland distribution contract with Warren Board Sales while increasing its stock range.
AB Print Group boosts finishing arm and eyes growth
AB Print Group has ordered a Heidelberg Eurobind EB 600 perfect binder and Stahlfolder KH 66 as part of a 115,000 spend to bring perfect binding in house.
DS Smith to consolidate Multigraphics sites
DS Smith Packaging is proposing to move its Bradford-based retail and display and manufacturing arm, Multigraphics, into its Ely, Cambridgeshire facility.
Chesapeake sold to Carlyle Group
Private equity firm Carlyle Group has bought the paperboard operations of global packaging group Chesapeake from Irving Place Capital and Oaktree Capital Management.
Drytac acquires US-based Multi-Tac
Bristol-based adhesive coatings manufacturer Drytac Europe has acquired Canadian firm Multi-Tac for an undisclosed sum.
Muller Martini accelerates restructure programme
Swiss manufacturer Muller Martini has stepped up its global restructure announcing consolidation plans that could impact around 550 jobs worldwide.
Royal visit for Gomer
The Duchess of Cornwall visited South Wales-based Gomer Press this week on the first day of her summer tour of Wales.
Massive claim over Goodhead pension scheme
Goodhead Group's unsecured creditors are owed more than 100m, once a huge claim from the Pension Protection Fund is taken into account.
DS Smith posts 51% profits increase
In the 12 months to 30 April, UK packaging group DS Smith achieved underlying pre-tax profits of 165m (2011: 111m), boosted by its acquisition of SCA Packaging.
Altaimage first to beta test LumeJet S200
UK commercial printer Altaimage has been revealed as the first site in the world to beta test the LumeJet S200 ultra high-resolution printer.