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Denmaur secures science-based first
Denmaur Independent Papers claims to have become the first national paper and board merchant to have a science-based target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
ePac creates jobs with Sheffield expansion
ePac Flexible Packaging has expanded into an additional 2,500sqm site at a Sheffield business park for its new regional base, creating 30 new jobs in the process.
W.E. Roberts invests in ePS Escada quality and process control
W.E. Roberts has partnered with ePS Escada to automate its corrugator and streamline its operations by implementing Escada’s Profile and Syncro systems.
Green packaging start-up to create 169 jobs
A new green packaging business owned by former Delta Print and Packaging chairman Terry Cross is set to create 169 jobs.
Lecta to cease CWF production at Condat
Lecta is set to cease production on PM4 at its Condat mill due to “the strong decline in the graphic paper market”.
Small businesses suffer interest-rate insolvencies
The number of insolvencies in the UK rose rapidly in May 2023 after a brief dip in April, with small businesses particularly badly affected.
Stora Enso restructure to cut 1,150 jobs
Stora Enso is planning a restructure that, combined with previously initiated negotiations in its Packaging Materials division, would result in around 1,150 job losses.
Cardway Cartons picks up Bobst Expertfold
Cardway Cartons has installed its first-ever Bobst machine, an Expertfold 165 folder-gluer, following demand for glued work.
Solopress springs for Oberon
Solopress has expanded its wide-format production capacity with the installation of a brand-new Agfa wide-format printer and Fotoba cutter.
Go Inspire CEO Patrick Headley to retire
Go Inspire Group CEO Patrick Headley is stepping down after 30 years at the company.
Another De La Rue non-exec steps down
De La Rue is searching for another new non-executive director after Margaret Rice-Jones advised that she will be stepping down to focus on her other commitments.
Print Pro UK upgrades to storefront
Newport clothes and promotional printer Print Pro UK has signed a lease for a new storefront unit.
Plymouth creative industry to host Life in Print outreach event
Creative industry businesses in Plymouth have launched a new outreach event series, kicking off with Life in Print, a celebration of modern and sustainable print practices.
Local newspaper suffers ‘printing error’
A Hertfordshire newspaper published by Newsquest has had two pages from another of the publisher’s titles included by mistake in what has been called a ‘printing error’.
Door drop volume and spend remain stable
The Data & Marketing Association (DMA UK) and JICMail’s latest research on the door drop industry has found that volumes and spend remained stable “despite a largely unpredictable year for businesses...