Companies & suppliers
InkTec Europe makes operations director promotion
InkTec Europe has promoted Michelle Thirlby to operations director, where she will manage the daily operations of the firm, including overseeing its finance and service teams.
DS Smith to close Louth site
DS Smith is set to close its site in Louth, Lincolnshire, with 70 jobs understood to be affected.
MacroArt to rebrand as Moss
Wide-format printer and display specialist MacroArt is set to transition to the Moss name, after its acquisition by US company Moss Inc last year.
Sappi Gratkorn investment project ‘well on schedule’
Packaging and speciality paper manufacturer Sappi said the investment project at its Gratkorn site in Austria is proceeding on schedule.
Sadly, shortest month sees no shortage of business failures
February’s listicle once again highlighted several struggling and closing print businesses, although there was still room for Walstead’s powerful new CEO Debbie Read, plus the tale of a major cannabis...
Macfarlane sales down but profit up in 2023
Macfarlane Group experienced a 3% drop in revenue in 2023, but its pre-tax profit climbed by 2%, as its recent acquisitions delivered strong performances.
Sign & Digital UK receives positive response after revamp
Signage and wide-format show Sign & Digital UK (SDUK) returned to the NEC in Birmingham earlier this week – the first since Datateam Business Media acquired the show and also co-located it with...
Konica Minolta streamlines business units
Konica Minolta is streamlining its business units into three – a move that means Professional Print will be combined with its workplace operations in a huge new division.
DS Smith boosts Kemsley efficiency with £48m investment
DS Smith has unveiled a £48m investment in a new fibre preparation line (F-line) at its Kemsley paper mill.
Epson launches small-footprint UV flatbed printer for promo goods
Epson has unveiled an entry-level A4 UV flatbed printer to meet the needs of small businesses in the promotional goods industry.