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Arjo UK: MBO team aims to take control after bid falls away
An MBO team has now emerged as the potential future owner of Arjowiggins Fine Papers' Stoneywood and Chartham mills after lengthy negotiations with a preferred bidder failed to come to fruition.

Bridger boosts headcount to operate new Bobst kit
Bridger Packaging has hired six new skilled members of staff to accommodate a boost in demand the resulted from a near-£1m haul of new Bobst kit.

Guardian Weekly switches to compostable wrap
The Guardian will extend its use of compostable wrap to UK copies of Guardian Weekly, its international news magazine, starting with the next edition to be sent out to subscribers.

Heidelberg acquires Crispy Mountain
Heidelberg has acquired German software developer Crispy Mountain as the latest part of its ongoing digital transformation.

EventureWorks in double Roland install
EventureWorks has taken on two Roland DG Texart XT-640 printers to speed up its turnaround times and reduce its footprint.

Gardners acquired by Elaghmore
UK private equity fund Elaghmore has acquired wide-format printer Gardners.

VGL implements Vism project management system
VGL has implemented the Vism project management software system to save time and improve customer service and satisfaction for its installation process.

Watkiss directors retire
Watkiss Automation directors Paul and Susan Attew have retired from the business to pursue their other interests outside of the printing industry.

Liverpool Echo produces special editions for football fans in Madrid
The Liverpool Echo published three special editions for football fans that made the journey to Madrid for Saturday’s Champions League final.

Heidelberg launches online platform to share label knowledge
Heidelberg has launched a new online knowledge platform for labelmakers to provide insight on technology developments and market trends.

Printing Charity expands reach
The Printing Charity has supported a third more people in 2018 compared with the previous year.

Calderprint appoints administrators
Calderprint has been formally placed into administration after it closed its doors last month.

Heidelberg CFO to depart
Heidelberg is looking for a new chief financial officer with long-serving incumbent Dirk Kaliebe set to step down at the end of September.

Immediate makes paper wrap move
Immediate Media is switching two titles to paper wrapping in the latest publishing move away from polywrap.

More Circle firms sold
Circle Media Group has sold its German printing operations to the same newly-formed company that acquired its Finnish gravure business two months ago.