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Chesapeake sold to Carlyle Group
Private equity firm Carlyle Group has bought the paperboard operations of global packaging group Chesapeake from Irving Place Capital and Oaktree Capital Management.
Drytac acquires US-based Multi-Tac
Bristol-based adhesive coatings manufacturer Drytac Europe has acquired Canadian firm Multi-Tac for an undisclosed sum.
Muller Martini accelerates restructure programme
Swiss manufacturer Muller Martini has stepped up its global restructure announcing consolidation plans that could impact around 550 jobs worldwide.
Wyndeham extends FT contract
The Financial Times has extended its print contract while consolidating its magazine printing with Wyndeham Group, moving titles away from Polestar.
Paperlinx rejigs management and Midlands operations
Paperlinx has expanded the remit of UK commercial print managing director Andy Buxton and separately proposed the closure of three branches, putting 80 jobs at risk.
DS Smith posts 51% profits increase
In the 12 months to 30 April, UK packaging group DS Smith achieved underlying pre-tax profits of 165m (2011: 111m), boosted by its acquisition of SCA Packaging.
Speedscreen scores European Durst first
Speedscreen is to install Europe's first Durst 1012, the manufacturer's Fespa-launched flagship flatbed, in a 780,000 investment.
Spending review receives mixed response
Industry heads have called for the government to maintain investment in business, following the Spending Review on Wednesday (26 June).
CWU agree not to boycott, but the fight goes on
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has insisted a postal boycott, even a strike, could take place in its ongoing battle with Royal Mail on the issue of DSA providers.
Agfa announces new Ardeco high-end soft signage printer
Agfa has revealed details of a new high-end soft signage dye sublimation printer.
Elitron premieres Kombo TH cutting table
Elitron IPM has launched a new twin-headed cutting table, the Kombo TH.
SSE Worldwide previews UV LED flatbed plotter
Print supplier SSE Worldwide is giving a sneak preview at Fespa of a new small format flatbed UV LED digital inkjet plotter from SerTec, part of Italian manufacturer DPI DG Printing.
SwissQprint enhances flatbed droplet size
SwissQprint has unveiled a new 9-picolitre (pl) droplet size option for its three UV flatbeds.
UK's first Uvistar Pro 8 for Dominion
The first UK sale of a five-metre Fujifilm Uvistar Pro 8 was made at Fespa this week, bringing signings of this model at the wide-format exhibition to four.
Lintec launches polyester film window display substrate
Lintec Graphic Films has added a 'easy-apply' film to its range of clear, adhesive window substrates that is designed to cut out the need for a professional fitter.