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M-real sells off Winpac Group
Finnish paper group M-real has sold Winpac Group, a subsidiary with operations in the UK that provides sheeting and logistics services to the paper and board industry, to a management-led team.
Traction close to Svecia sale
The future of Svecia Screen Printing could be decided in the next few days with its Swedish parent, Traction AB, close to concluding a deal with an unnamed party.
Parkside moves into Europe via Performance Films
Parkside Flexibles is wrapping up a deal worth more than 15m to buy another packaging business from BP Chemicals.
Cradley plans move to AIM after big loss
Cradley Group is "disappointed" with its results for the six months to 31 December 2001, and has decided for "the best interest of shareholders" to transfer its stock exchange listing to the...
GPMU fights to change new EU staff directive
The GPMU is fighting employment heads and the government over proposed laws giving agency workers equal rights to full-time staff.
Paper recovery numbers found to be incorrect
Exports of recovered paper are much stronger than expected after industry bodies found that Customs & Excise records were almost 50% wide of the mark.
Label Centre expands to new premises
The Label Centre has moved into new 350m2 premises in Dudley after consistent growth to current sales of around 500,000 since the company started business two years ago.
BPIF's Directions reports a positive outlook
The poor trading conditions of recent months might be starting to improve, according to the latest BPIF Directions survey.
Sdra takes pulp price to 291
Sdra has announced a price increase of 18-21 (E30-E35) per tonne for both its northern birch and eucalyptus pulp, taking the price to 291 with immediate effect.
Metro extends CGT agreement
Publisher Metro International says that the Paris edition of the <i>Metro</i> newspaper is being printed and distributed without disruption after it reached an agreement with the CGT Union...
Nick Turner named YMP chairman
Nick Turner from Hardys of Castleford has been named as the Young Managing Printers (YMP) chairman for 2002-2003.
Omnia Books fails to find a buyer
Almost 300 jobs have been lost after Glasgow-based book printer Omnia Books ceased to trade.
Amberley's DS Group sold to Fuji for 13m
Amberley Group has agreed to sell its last print supplies firm, DS Group, to Fuji Hunt for 13m.
Pyramid opens for business
Two former senior bindery staff from Northamptons Spectrum Flair have set up a new finishing and packaging business.
Colourbyte secures orders for its ORIS workflow
Colourbyte has secured orders for its ORIS Works workflow from Graphic Reproductions and Hi-Tec Print, based near Sheffield.