Business

KBA acquires Flexotecnica
KBA has acquired Italian flexo press manufacturer Flexotecnica for a "high single-digit million euro" sum in a bid to expand its portfolio in the growing print market for flexible packaging.

Spandex adds four new Avery SWF textured films
Spandex has added four textured films from the Avery Supreme Wrapping Film (SWF) range to its portfolio.

Metsa reneges on price promise
Metsa Board has gone against parent company Metsa Group's pledge to buck the recent trend of raising prices by announcing an intention to increase its uncoated woodfree paper prices in the next few...

Agfa wins patent case over Xingraphics
Agfa Gevaert has prevailed in its patent infringement lawsuit in the Netherlands against Chinese plate manufacturer Chengdu Xingraphics Co.

Truffula Sustainability Guidance launched by former RHG environmental manager
Tim Barker, a former environmental manager of Robert Horne Group (RHG) and sustainability specialist at Paperlinx, has launched his own consultancy.

Zund appoints Spandex as UK reseller
Zund has appointed Spandex as the authorised UK reseller of its S3 and G3 range of wide-format flatbed cutters.

MAS survey predicts SME manufacturing growth
Almost two thirds of UK manufacturers are optimistic for growth in the first half of 2013, according to the latest Barometer survey from the MAS (Manufacturing Advisory Service).

Regional daily newspapers suffering in latest ABCs
All bar two regional daily newspapers suffered a drop in circulation in the six months to December 2012 compared to the previous year, recent ABC figures show.

Promail adds iMM polywrappers to range
Promail has added the iMM i6 range of polywrapping machines to its reseller arsenal after signing an exclusive UK distribution agreement with manufacturer International Mailroom Machines (IMM).

Rigid Containers unveils 6m expansion plan
Rigid Containers, part of the VPK Group, has revealed details of a new production facility set to open in Somerset in April to service its South West customers.