Companies & suppliers

Talks stall at crucial UPM business unit
A mixed picture is emerging from the ongoing mediation process aimed at resolving the long-running strike action at UPM’s Finnish mills.

ADXBA and Astra Signs in merger
Manchester-based companies ADXBA and Astra Signs have merged to become a combined entity that provides both traditional and digital signage to customers.

CSDPrint reboots expansion plans
Wide-format specialist CSDPrint has reported bumper sales growth since January and is now reactivating its expansion plans.

Hopes raised for resolution at UPM labels wing
A possible agreement is in sight over strike action at UPM Raflatac and UPM Specialty Papers.

Miraclon launches new software
Flexo plate supplier Miraclon has launched new software that has been designed to boost its customers’ productivity.

De La Rue shares climb after trading update
De La Rue is expecting its full-year adjusted operating profits to be in line with market expectations.

UPM strike to hit 100th day
The strike at UPM will pass the 100-day mark this weekend, with no official update given on the situation since last week.

Kodak and GDM in tech partnership
Kodak and GDM have entered into a partnership to integrate Kodak’s high-speed inkjet technology into GDM’s disposable hygiene production lines.

Antalis responds to outdoor eco market
Antalis has added three fibre-based outdoor display boards to its portfolio of environmentally-friendly products.

First published hybrid hemp paper book gets London debut
A hybrid hemp paper that is suitable for book publishing and HP Indigo printing is being shown in a published book for the first time at this week’s London Book Fair.