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DS Smith reports positive performance in pre-close statement
DS Smith is on course to complete its proposed acquisition of Europe's second largest packaging business, SCA Packaging, according to the group's pre-close statement.
Britain back in recession, but print is growing
Britain is officially back in recession, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics, which revealed that the economy shrank by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2012.
KBA appoints former Manroland service specialist to new services division
KBA UK has appointed ex-Manroland support specialist Paul Guy to project manage its newly-created service and spare parts unit, which is targeting Manroland customers.
Queen's Award winner Veritek Global to enter print industry
Technical service support business Veritek Global has announced plans to enter the print industry.
Print and packaging 'showing early signs of recovery'
The manufacturing sector has been hailed as leading the UK's race to recovery from recession as the number of companies reporting financial strain fell year-on-year, according to insolvency specialist...
EVC Graphic Design & Print installs Speedmaster SX 74
EVC Graphic Design & Print has become the latest company to invest into Heidelberg's new Speedmaster SX platform, with the installation of an SX 74 press.
M Partners to sponsor British Olympian
GUK and Steinemann distributor M Partners will be paying close attention to the London 2012 Olympics after renewing its sponsorship of Steve Scott, who will be competing in the Double Trap shooting...
MMP shareholders forced to 'run gauntlet' of angry workers
Employees at packaging giant Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) will force the company's shareholders to "run a gauntlet of angry workers" when they attend a board meeting in Vienna.
Print not seeing benefit of marketing-spend return
Marketing spend is on the increase, according to a global marketing survey, but print does not appear to be seeing the fruits of the recovery.
Media roundup: MG OMD, BA, Mail Newspapers, Smartphones, MEC Manchester
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: MG OMD wins Specsavers contract; BA press campaign explains BMI takeover; Spagnol leaves Mail...
Print industry news roundup: postage, Pureprint, Gavin Watson Printers, Berforts merger, Whitewater liquidation
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: The Lettershop Group sees specialist envelope interest increase; Pureprint appoints...
Think-tank urges insolvency rethink
Printers have cautiously welcomed calls by a Tory think-tank to bring in US-style bankruptcy protection, which allows the management of insolvent companies a fixed period of time to try to restructure...
Duplo UK announces record month
Finishing equipment manufacturer Duplo UK has announced that March 2012 brought about its record month for sales.
Pureprint appoints James Parker as chief technical officer
Pureprint has appointed James Parker as chief technical officer to help the company grow its cross-media business and extend its range of marketing services.
Suffolk printer gains first South East fully carbon-balanced status
Commercial print firm Fuller Davies has attracted a "staggering amount" of clients by becoming south east England's first fully carbon-balanced printer.