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Monz: surprise departure
Revamped board will be bigger

Heidelberg regret at CEO's departure

In a shock move Heidelberg CEO Dr Ludwin Monz is leaving the group after just over two years in the role, but the press manufacturer has already found a replacement.

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith
Markets reacted quickly

DS Smith shares fall as Mondi pulls out of takeover race

Following DS Smith and International Paper reaching an agreement on the terms of a takeover, Mondi has made a statement regarding its intention now not to make an offer for DS Smith – causing DS...

Kille (R): We're really pleased with the new HT-80
New three-knife trimmer

Impress clears finishing bottleneck with Horizon install

Impress Print Services has cleared its finishing bottleneck and tripled its trimming throughput after installing a brand-new Horizon HT-80 three-knife trimmer in March.

To encourage diverse interactions, guests will switch tables between courses
Birmingham event in June

IPIA reveals details for Annual Networking Lunch

The IPIA has outlined details for its first in-person event of the year, the Annual Networking Lunch.

Royal Mail's Sunday parcel delivery service is “rapidly approaching a 15m items a year” business
Proposal is 'opportunistic'

Royal Mail parent rejects possible takeover bid

The saga around Royal Mail continues, with confirmation that parent group International Distributions Services has rejected a potential takeover bid from a group connected to its biggest shareholder...

Smith: "We’re loving what we’re doing and have a smile on our faces all the time"
Team has shared vision

25/8 adds merch and workwear with latest buy

Acquisitive 25/8 Marketing Group has further expanded its offering with another strategic buy that adds merchandise and workwear to its ‘one stop shop’ offering.  

Zünd's brand-new UK headquarters was opened by global CEO Oliver Zünd (C)
Q-line launched in UK

Zünd cuts ribbon at new UK HQ

Zünd global CEO Oliver Zünd cut the ribbon at the cutting table manufacturer’s brand-new UK site yesterday, 17 April.

Specialises in inline production of folding cartons

Woodberry snaps up Reelvision Print

Woodberry Packaging has chalked up another buy with the acquisition of specialist carton printer Reelvision Print.

Became CEO just prior to pandemic

Dryden to depart with Flint in 'great shape'

Flint Group is set to appoint a new CEO following news that Steve Dryden will leave the business later this year.

Greens has installed two Ricoh C9500 high-speed digital presses
Short runs brought in-house

CCA Occasions boosts digital with installs

CCA Occasions completed a major investment round in late 2023, helping the digital print firm bring a number of services in-house.

Part of new Vision 2030 plan

Fujifilm Graphic Comms to become part of BI

Fujifilm has confirmed that it will integrate its Graphic Communications wing into the Fujifilm Business Innovation operation, as it outlined a fresh medium-term management plan.

Fujifilm: alliance would be "of immense importance"
Plans to optimise procurement and development

Fujifilm and Konica Minolta announce plans for JV

Fujifilm Business Innovation and Konica Minolta are planning to form a strategic alliance involving production printing devices, multifunction and office printers – and Fujifilm would be in the...

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith
Mega deal agreed

DS Smith agrees £5.8bn takeover by International Paper

The boards of London-headquartered packaging giant DS Smith and US company International Paper have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share combination from International Paper that...

Mulligan (L): It's great to join such a well-established and respected company
From PFI to Astra

Astra Group appoints Mulligan as signage division lead

Manchester-based signage and wide-format print business Astra Group has appointed David Mulligan to lead its signage and digital division, Astra Signs.

(L-R) CIM managing director Mark Baker and senior team manager Tony Burch
Kongsberg kit installed

CIM Signs & Graphics invests and expands

CIM Signs & Graphics has doubled its operation after investing over £1m in a new expansion to its workspace and equipment.