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De La Rue shares tank on profit warning
De La Rue’s share price crashed to a 52-week low after the PLC issued a profit warning that could wipe £10m off its anticipated profits this year, with the group also having to push back the timeline...

Shuttered London printer’s kit goes up for auction
Equipment and other assets belonging to a London-based print company that is set to go into members’ voluntary liquidation has gone up for auction.

Paper and coatings going up again
Three more industry suppliers have announced that further price increases are on the way.

Transport union supports striking UPM workers
The Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT has commenced a blockade against UPM to support the strikes of the Finnish Paperworkers’ Union and the Finnish Electrical Workers’ Union.

DS Smith accelerates carbon reduction plans
DS Smith has outlined a commitment to align its global operations to a 1.5°C scenario, as set out in the Paris Climate Agreement.

Scots pair merge to target growth
Two family-run Edinburgh print businesses have merged and moved to larger premises as they look to capitalise on opportunities from their respective commercial and promotional client bases.

RRD receives increased offer from mystery buyer
The unnamed "strategic buyer" that made an unsolicited non-binding bid to acquire RR Donnelley last month has increased its offer to $11.50 (£8.48) per share in cash.

Delta supports growth strategy with senior appointment
Delta Group has made another senior appointment to support the growth strategy for its Health and Beauty offering.

UPM strike extended further
Union workers have extended their industrial action at UPM by another two weeks.

Hexis UK Wrap Battle returns to S&D UK 2022
The Hexis UK Wrap Battle Contest is set to return to Sign & Digital UK for this year's show.

Mercian Labels joined by students for tree planting
Local students joined Mercian Labels last week to plant hundreds of trees at the Mercian Labels Community Woodland in Burntwood, Staffordshire.

Plan B measures to be lifted: industry reacts
Industry and business figures have reacted to the government’s announcement that England is set to fully return to Plan A measures next Thursday (27 January), with work from home measures already...

Coveris unveils new brand and growth plans for Rivendell
Coveris has launched a new brand and service offering to support future growth plans in the FMCG retail sector for its Rivendell business.

Fespa launches campaign for 2022 Global Print Expo
Fespa has launched the promotional campaign for its Global Print Expo 2022 and European Sign Expo 2022 events, which will take place later this year in Berlin.

EFI team delighted to reconnect in-person
EFI CEO Jeff Jacobson said he “couldn’t be more thrilled” that the EFI Connect user conference was able to return as an in-person event this year.