Equipment manufacturers

UPM accuses Metsa of breaching shareholding agreement

UPM is taking legal action against fellow paper manufacturer Metsaliitto Cooporative and its subsidiary Metsa Board, in relation to the jointly-owned Metsa Fibre.

Ricoh joins Two Sides and Print Power

Ricoh Europe has joined Two Sides and Print Power in their drive to promote the responsible production and use of print and paper.

Drupa: 'the industry changed our minds'

Manufacturers and rival shows breathed a sigh of relief this week after Drupa bowed to industry pressure and stated that it would stick to its four-year cycle, following a meeting of its 20-strong...

Fespa announces plans for Fespa Fabric 2013

Fespa has announced plans for the fourth Fespa Fabric, which will take place at the Excel on 25-29 June as part of Fespa 2013.

Perfect Colours signs Durst Omega sole UK distribution deal

Perfect Colours has signed an exclusive UK distribution deal with Durst for its Omega entry-level, wide-format UV inkjet printers.

PeterLynn targets digital labels with Xeikon 3030 install

PeterLynn, the Corby-based manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, has bought a Xeikon digital press and doubled its factory size as it seeks new business in the food and beauty sectors.

Arctic Paper bids to takeover Swedish pulp manufacturer Rottneros

Arctic Paper's public takeover offer to shareholders of Swedish pulp manufacturer Rottneros has been unanimously recommended by the Rottneros board.

Tresu launches Flexo Innovator modular packaging press

Tresu, the Danish flexo machinery manufacturer, is targeting UK packaging printers with a new range of modular presses.

NGOs urge Asia Pulp and Paper boycott

An open letter signed by 60 non-government organisations (NGOs) has been sent to investors in Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) urging them not to back the controversial Indonesian company.

Tullis Russell receives funding for apprentice scheme

Paper manufacturer Tullis Russell has taken on thirteen trainee recruits thanks to support from Fife Young People's Initiative.