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AR Packaging has bought Firstan as the acquisitive Swedish groups looks to significantly bolster its UK presence.

Moonpig’s upcoming flotation is set to value the group at up to £1.2bn.

Elliot Baxter & Co (EBB) has teamed up with Carbon Footprint on a new carbon offsetting scheme that plants trees in the UK and also helps avoid deforestation in the Amazon.

Belgian software developer Dataline Solutions has acquired Dutch company Insad Grafisch to continue its European growth.

James Cropper has boosted its Technical Fibre Products wing with the acquisition of a specialist manufacturer of electrochemical materials.

The government is looking to the printing industry as a barometer for manufacturing in general as the Covid-19 business situation develops, according to the latest feedback gleaned by the IPIA.

PFI Group has acquired Creative Digital Images out of administration as it continues to expand its roster of signage and large-format printing businesses.

Brexit-related shipping delays have hit Bauer Media’s Mojo magazine, with the new issue reaching newsstands this week without the expected cover CD.

DS Smith Iberia has installed an EFI Nozomi C18000 Plus digital corrugated press at its Lisbon facility to enable it to further expand its customer offering with more designs and possibilities.

Integrated communications provider Adare SEC has continued its multi-million pound investment drive with the addition of a Ricoh Pro VC70000 high speed inkjet printer at its Huddersfield facility.