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Flexo Trade Print back in business just weeks after factory fire
West Midlands platemaker Flexo Trade Print has returned to business just two weeks after its factory went up in flames overnight.
UK Atomic Energy Authority powers up print with Ricoh upgrade
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has powered up its print and finishing capabilities by installing a Ricoh Pro C7500 with online Plockmatic bookletmaker in spring 2024.
Langley committed to print despite challenges
Langley Holdings chairman Tony Langley has pointed to the share prices of Heidelberg and Koenig & Bauer in his review of Manroland Sheetfed’s first half performance.
Metsä Fibre starts talks on temporary layoffs at Joutseno mill
Metsä Fibre will start negotiations on possible temporary layoffs at its Joutseno pulp mill in Finland citing a need for temporary adjustment of production to meet low delivery volumes.
Gemini Print shortfall tops £6m
The statement of administrator’s proposal for commercial printer Gemini Print, which ceased trading in June, has revealed that the business had an estimated deficiency of well over £6m when it went...
Publishers split on AI as some take cash for copyright
Publishers around the world are divided in their approach to AI adoption, with many worried about what the technology means for their copyrighted content.
Solopress completes major investment round
Solopress has topped off a major £3m-plus litho and digital investment round with new digital embellishment capacity.
M&S puts garlic baguettes in paper packs
Marks & Spencer is claiming a UK first with a switch to paper-based packing for its garlic baguettes.
Stora Enso supports growth with major funding agreement
Stora Enso has signed a new €435m (£372m) bilateral loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support growth in renewable, fibre-based consumer packaging board.
Charlesworth Press in administration
Administrators have been appointed at H Charlesworth & Co – which trades as Charlesworth Press – just eight weeks after the business merged with TJ Books.
Coveris brings in new HD Miraflex press
Sustainable packaging company Coveris has taken delivery of a brand-new Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) Miraflex II eight-colour press at its Burnley factory, just months after buying a new 10-colour...
Nirvana CPH gains B Corp accreditation
Nirvana CPH is celebrating after achieving B Corp certification for its creative production services.
Printworks enhances finishing with Horizon folder buy
Printworks has taken on a Horizon AFC-564AKT folder to ensure its finishing remains fast and responsive.
Koenig & Bauer shareholder increases holding
One of Koenig & Bauer’s long-term core shareholders has increased its holding in the German press manufacturer.
Freestyle Designs in Agfa UK first install
Freestyle Designs has become the first UK customer of the new Agfa Anapurna Ciervo H3200, which was launched at Fespa in Amsterdam earlier this year.