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Filtrona announces 160m Contego Healthcare acquisition
Plastic, foam and fibre products supplier Filtrona has today (19 March) announced its acquisition of Contego Healthcare for £160m.
BPIF, FLS, Arjowiggins, Rapidity, Royal Mail, FSB
BPIF celebrates National Apprenticeship Week; Osborne expected to push FLS; Rapidity in HP twin-investment; CWU members vote for DSA boycott; SME confidence steady.
Teijin launches recycled PET paper
Japanese chemical and pharmaceutical company firm Teijin has launched a non-woven synthetic paper produced from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.
Cliqx embossing system goes global
The Australian developer of an easy-to-use embossing and debossing system, is making its product available internationally.
Government commissions pre-pack review
The Insolvency Service has announced an independent review which could see the revival of proposals to give creditors notice ahead of a pre-pack deal.
Magnet Harlequin acquires Technik
Creative and packaging management firm Magnet Harlequin has acquired pre-press specialists Technik for an unspecified sum.
ASG confirms Slough facility to take over Swindon work
AGI-Shorewood Group (ASG) has confirmed it is to close its Swindon site by the end of March, transferring work to the global packaging firm's Slough facility.
Stylish skier turns to print to upgrade kit
Staying at the forefront of fashion is key when hitting the slopes, so Gobet Production were more than happy to help out a stylish skier wanting to upgrade their look for the new season.
Osborne expected to push lending scheme
The chancellor George Osborne is expected to revamp the faltering Funding for Lending scheme (FLS) in next week's Budget in a bid to get credit flowing to SMEs.
Digital Imaging Services adds Arizona and accreditation
Digital Imaging Services has invested in an Oc Arizona 480GT, its first dedicated digital flatbed printer, in order to offer clients higher quality direct-to-substrate output, specialist substrates...
Bordeaux to show latest latex developments at Fespa
Bordeaux Print Ink will show the latest version of its latex inks, which is designed to be used in eco solvent and mild solvent wide-format inkjet printers in addition to showing a bulk aftermarket...
Mayer-Kuvert acquires Papyrus' envelope division
Mayer-Kuvert network has acquired the envelope division of Papyrus Deutschland by the end of March 2013.
GMC Software eyes Americas as key to growth in 2013
Following its acquisition last July by Neopost - and the recent replacement of long-time President/CEO Dr. Rene Muller by Henri Dura - GMC Software Technology is once again focused on growth and is...
Drytac launches dead flat anti scratch exterior overlaminate
Drytac has launched Protac Matt Anti-Scratch, a laminating film for exterior graphics that it claims offers the clarity previously the preserve of laminates designed for high end internal...
Arjowiggins fined 75,000 for worker injury
Arjowiggins Fine Papers has been fined after a member of staff was seriously injured at the paper merchant's Aberdeen-based Stoneywood Paper Mill in 2010.