Print buying

Walstead Group’s Debbie Read has become CEO of its UK business, reinforcing her position as one of the most powerful women in UK print.

DS Smith has confirmed that it has received a “highly preliminary expression of interest” from Mondi regarding a “combination”.

Incodia International has confirmed that it will continue operations at its Colchester site, albeit with a streamlined business model.

Inks and coatings supplier Flint Group has commented on the escalating impact caused by shipping delays across trade routes in the Middle East.

BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has invested in an HP Indigo 200K digital press as part of a broader £3m expansion strategy.

Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber for a total consideration of $5m USD (£3.98m).

Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired Sussex-based corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer Challenge Packaging.

UPM has reported on a “very challenging” 2023 that saw its sales fall and operating profits more than halved.

DMG Media has issued notices of redundancy to all the workers at its Dinnington and Thurrock sites, in the same week as the CMA announced an official inquiry into its proposed newspaper printing joint...

Stora Enso has initiated a new profit improvement programme targeting annualised €80m (£68.2m) improvement of its operational EBIT that it said could lead to a potential reduction of approximately...