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Antalis buys Arjo brands
Antalis has acquired a portfolio of Arjowiggins brands including Conqueror, Curious Collection, Keaykolour, and Pop’Set.
CWU and Royal Mail enter negotiations
Royal Mail Group (RMG) and the Communication Workers Union (CWU), the union for Royal Mail workers, have today (7 November) entered an intensive period of negotiations on all aspects of pay and...
Prinovis UK to close due to market decline and spiralling costs
It’s the end of an era for publication gravure printing in the UK with news that the last remaining exponent – Prinovis in Liverpool – is to close.
National Grid launches energy discount incentive for winter
The National Grid Energy Supply Operator (ESO) has announced a scheme to incentivise consumers and businesses to reduce their power consumption at certain times.
National World exploring Reach takeover
Publisher National World has responded to press speculation to confirm it is “at the early stages” of exploring a possible offer to buy media group Reach.
Bumper sales boost for Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa Group has released a trading update for the nine months to 30 September 2022, which shows a major jump in revenue for the paper-based and corrugated packaging manufacturer.
Printed Easy revamps and reinvests
Online print specialist Printed Easy has completed a multimillion pound investment programme that included a complete rebuild of its website and an array of new equipment for label and commercial...
Berkshire Labels full to bursting after ordering latest press
Berkshire Labels has taken on a Bobst Digital Master 340 hybrid label press, months after installing a Mark Andy P7E flexo press.
PG Paper supports growth with new MD hire
Paper merchant PG Paper has hired a new managing director to support its growth plans across global markets and further diversification.
First woman to join Heidelberg exec board
Heidelberg has appointed its first female management board member in the shape of the group’s new CFO.
Konica Minolta grows pro print sales
Sales at Konica Minolta’s Professional Print Business operation were up nearly 30% at the half-year as the business recovered from supply chain issues and other challenges.
Apprintable moves to larger premises, invests, and hires
London-based print and design specialist Apprintable has moved to new, larger premises to continue its growth and ongoing kit investment drive, and has also expanded its headcount.
Aura Print saves couples money with save the dates
Digital printer Aura Print has launched a nationwide marketing campaign giving away free Save the Dates to engaged couples, to help them save up to £200 on their big day.
Tag Systems’ parent company agrees cross-border merger
Vienna-based bank card manufacturer Austriacard has declared it will apply for listings on the Vienna and Athens stock exchanges and merge with Inform-Lykos, a data management and digital/security...
Encore Group to double capacity with new Speedmaster
Independently owned envelope and packaging manufacturer The Encore Group has purchased a new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 to double its available print capacity.