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ProPrint installs UK’s first carton spec Lithrone GL640
Midlands FMCG packaging printer ProPrint installed the Komori Lithrone GL640 Advance in July, the first of its kind in the UK.

Fedrigoni is new owner of Guarro Casas
Fedrigoni has confirmed the acquisition of Arjowiggins’ Spanish mill, Guarro Casas.

Ainsley Signs gains Edge with Kongsberg install
Ainsley Signs has purchased a Kongsberg X44 Edge digital cutting table to enhance its production processes.

Go Inspire celebrates 30th birthday
Go Inspire is turning 30 this month and has attributed its longevity to its workforce.

Packaging Innovations launches 2023 campaign
Packaging Innovations and Empack will return to their traditional February dates for their 2023 outing at the Birmingham NEC.

Ricoh celebrates Champions of Print with second podcast series
Ricoh has launched the second series of its Anything in Print podcast.

Mondi approves €400m investment in new paper machine
Mondi has approved a €400m (£350m) investment in a new kraft paper machine at its flagship Štětí mill in the Czech Republic.

Tony Williams lauded in new book about Williams Lea
A new book pays tribute to the extraordinary evolution of the Williams Lea business and its transformation under the stewardship of industry pioneer and innovator Tony Williams.

Transcend gains Growth Lending support
Paper straw specialist Transcend Packaging has secured fresh funding from Growth Lending to help the business achieve its goals to expand internationally and into products.

Stora Enso to invest €1bn in Oulu conversion
Stora Enso is investing around €1bn (£876m) to convert the remaining idle paper machine at its Oulu site in Finland into a high-volume consumer board production line.

IP addresses boost Hybrid Software results
Hybrid Software Group has made a multi-million euro gain on the sale of internet addresses.

PCS rebrands to signify evolution
Card manufacturer and printer PCS has changed its name from Plastic Card Services to Precision Card Services to reflect its evolution and present-day offering.

Printer takes over as Home Secretary
In an extraordinary turn of events printing company owner Grant Shapps has become the new home secretary.

Agilico closes tenth acquisition
Agilico has closed its biggest acquisition to-date by revenue, headcount, and machines in the field (MIF) after snapping up independent managed print and document management provider Capital Document...

UPM president and CEO to retire
UPM president and CEO Jussi Pesonen has said he will exercise his right to retire from UPM during 2024, in accordance with the terms of his service contract.