Business

DS Smith has completed its acquisition of Europe's second largest packaging business in a £1.3bn deal, excluding cash and external debt.

International outdoor media specialist Prismaflex has tied with CBS Outdoor UK to build and supply two LED digital screens for London's M4 elevated section.

Fespa 2013, which takes place at the London Excel, is set to be the organisation's largest show to date with more than 310 exhibitors already booked for the event.

The UK arm of continuous feed digital press manufacturer Nipson SAS is up for sale after being placed into administration in May.

Inkjet consumables and machinery supplier Josero has claimed that 2012 has so far proven an "astonishing" success for its refurbished superwide printing business.

Shuttleworth Business Systems said the new Shuttleworth MIS version 5.1 and had received "the best feedback yet".

PBL Print is targeting a near 2m boost in sales over the next five years after undertaking a comprehensive press investment programme and site move.

Narrow web printing press manufacturer Mark Andy is aiming to maintain its strong UK sales momentum after reequipped and updating its Cheshire-based showroom.

Sun Chemical has launched two new inks designed for use in wide- and super-wide-format printers.

Walstead Investments chairman Mark Scanlon has described competitors in the web offset market as "totally supine", while unveiling full-year results for 2011.