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UK corporate insolvencies rising
The number of corporate insolvencies in the UK has leapt above pre-pandemic levels since the start of 2022.
Government urged to do more on energy crisis
Bosses at energy intensive industries have welcomed the latest government proposals on potential subsidies, but say more needs to be done to allow UK firms, including papermakers, to operate...
Elaghmore adds Concept Group to Hexcite
UK private equity fund Elaghmore has expanded its Hexcite Group of businesses after acquiring signage specialist Concept Group in a pre-pack deal.
Cimpress adopts 4.5 day week at some ops
Cimpress has effectively brought in a four-and-a-half day week at some of its operations via an initiative called Recharge Fridays.
Essentra reports strong first half
Essentra has reported strong revenue and profit growth in its Filters and Components businesses for the first half of 2022.
Warwick Print Co owners confident over debts
Bosses at Warwick Printing Company are confident the firm will be able to pay off all its debts, and even leave a six-figure surplus – providing it achieves the expected price tag for its factory.
Web-to-pack promo readied for TPS
MIS and workflow specialist eProductivity Software (ePS) has teamed up with four other industry suppliers for a personalised web-to-print promo at upcoming show The Print Show.
FPE concerned about potential gas shortage in Europe
The flexible packaging sector is “very concerned” about the potential shortage of natural gas availability in Europe, according to industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE).
Second Royal Mail ballot sees workers vote for further strikes
Royal Mail Group workers have voted in a second ballot to enter into formal dispute with management over pay and conditions.
Putting personalised print on the high street
The owner of an online gift shop will open a high street print workshop in Ormskirk, Lancashire, after finding success in personalised print.
European labelstock consumption falls in H1
Consumption of self-adhesive labelstock decreased by 2% in Europe in the first half of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, according to data from label industry body FINAT.
Tri-Wall acquires The Corrugated Case Company
The UK arm of global packaging company Tri-Wall has continued its expansion programme with the acquisition of Derbyshire packaging manufacturer The Corrugated Case Company (CCC).
ePac expands global ambitions
ePac Flexible Packaging is planning a major worldwide expansion of its operations that will include a second site in the UK.
Mega print tender trio up for grabs
Three major new print and related tenders – some worth seven figures – are now open via the government’s Contracts Finder service.
Manta Makes expands gift business with Mimaki install
New Forest wedding and gift specialist printer Manta Makes has taken on a Mimaki direct-to-object UV-LED printer to secure the company’s expansion.