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FDM in double Bowe investment
FDM has invested in two Bowe Systec Fusion Cross high-speed production mail inserting systems to enhance its processing facility.

Communisis in talks over potential sale
Communisis has confirmed it is in advanced talks with a number of potential buyers, as its US parent company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in 14 months.

Mail Solutions to acquire Kalamazoo from Adare SEC
Envelope and print specialist Mail Solutions is to acquire security print business Kalamazoo from Adare SEC.

AA Labels invests £1.5m in folding carton pivot
Peterborough-based AA Labels has dived into the folding carton market with its purchase of a brand-new B2+ HP Indigo 12000 and TruCoat auto-fed laminator.

Macfarlane Packaging releases unboxing survey results
The findings from this year’s unboxing survey from Macfarlane Packaging have found that packaging sustainability remains the key priority for consumers.

Print retains strong market share post-pandemic
Printed newsbrands and magazines kept up strong market reach in the first half of 2023, while digital media took a hit, according to the latest data from industry barometer PAMCo.

HP opens doors for digital packaging forum
HP gathered customers and Indigo experts at its London office yesterday (12 October) for its first-ever UK Packaging Forum event.

Warwick’s main asset still unsold
Warwick Printing Company’s former factory remains stubbornly unsold, despite a massive reduction in the asking price.

The Sherwood Group strengthens senior leadership team
The Sherwood Group has taken on a returning former manager as its new sales and marketing director.

DS Smith launches R&D and innovation centre
Packaging giant DS Smith has opened its new global research and development (R&D) and innovation centre.

ClimateCalc undergoes major upgrade
The ClimateCalc international carbon footprinting tool for the printing industry has received an extensive upgrade to improve its functionality, security, and user experience.

Merging European print groups eyeing UK growth
Danish commercial print group Stibo Complete Group and German publishing print and mailing specialist Eversfrank Gruppe are merging to form a new print operation with a combined turnover of around...

New finance deal at Lecta to propel transformation
Lecta is planning to refinance in a move that will enable the business to fund its transition plans towards specialty papers.

Fespa reveals Print Census findings
Fespa has published the headline findings of its 2023 Print Census, which highlight the impact of rising sustainability demands and evolving customer requirements on business models and investment...

Global's OOH production gateway causes consternation
A row has erupted in outdoor advertising after media giant Global decided to implement a print production gateway for the sites it controls.