Companies & suppliers

Xerox increases HP bid
Xerox has increased its hostile takeover offer for HP to $24 (£18.56) per share following several previous rejections by HP.

Arden Dies gains Bobst accreditation
Arden Dies has become the first UK die-maker to achieve accreditation from Bobst after undertaking the manufacturer’s comprehensive certification programme.

Sun Chemical addresses supply chain concerns amid coronavirus outbreak
Sun Chemical has spoken of its preparations for handling potential supply chain issues amid the coronavirus outbreak.

MBO unveils upgrades for feeder head
MBO has launched the latest generation of its Vacustar feeder head with improved speed and automated features.

Royal Mail warns on challenging outlook as strikes loom
Royal Mail has said it may be unable to meet its three-year turnaround plan targets as the threat of strikes continue to loom over the business.

Duplo preps for double machine launch at Packaging Innovations
Duplo is set to launch a new digital foiling machine and a shape cutter at the next Packaging Innovations expo in Birmingham.

CMYUK appointed as specialist on Canon Colorado 1650
CMYUK has been appointed as a specialist UK partner with Canon for the rollout of the manufacturer’s Colorado 1650 roll-to-roll system.

Finnish mill strikes extended; UK feeling the impact
The ongoing strikes at paper mills in Finland have been extended and could now last for four weeks, with the impact on the UK market now starting to be felt.

US API business files for Chapter 11
The US sister company of API Group, which has been placed into administration, has filed for Chapter 11 protection.

Drytac adds gloss variation to removable adhesive range
Drytac has released a new range of gloss-finished substrates to add to its ReTac range of films.