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Wilkins sharpens up cutting capacity with another Bobst Expertcut
Retail packaging firm Wilkins has installed a Bobst Expertcut 106 PER 3.0, its fourth Expertcut in the cutting room, bringing the firm to a total of seven die-cutters.

Fespa 2025 theme and details revealed
Fespa has revealed the strapline for its 2025 flagship show, while sharing further details about the May event.

Xaar updates on trading; appoints new CFO
Xaar's shares have jumped following the release of a trading update while it has also confirmed the appointment of a new permanent chief financial officer.

Ashford Colour Press struggles revealed
Ashford Colour Press fell foul of vacillating customer demand according to the latest report on the firm’s administration, which also details the six-figure sum paid for part of its business and...

Solent Design Studio jumps into wide-format with Canon
Hampshire commercial printer Solent Design Studio has launched itself into wide-format work following the installation of a Canon Colorado M3W in November.

BPIF offers last-chance bargain on senior leader training
The BPIF has put its Level Seven Senior Leader Apprenticeship – equivalent to a Master’s degree – up for a new intake at just £700, before government funding is cut.

Aims Group adds new member
Irish merchant Premier Paper has joined the Aims Group of independent merchants.

Macfarlane Group acquires Pitreavie
Macfarlane Group has acquired The Pitreavie Group, progressing its strategy to build its protective packaging business through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth.

Abbey Labels takes UK's first Xeikon Lion
Abbey Labels has installed the UK’s first Xeikon LX3000 toner label press, known as 'The Lion' and capable of up to 42m/min in five colours.

Portals under new ownership
Historic UK papermaker Portals has been acquired by Germany’s Drewsen Spezialpapiere.

Six-figure stationery contract among new tenders
A contract for printed stationery for Companies House is among a new trio of tenders currently live via the government’s Contracts Finder service.

Welshpool Printing Group gets up to speed with Horizon install
Welshpool Printing Group (WPG) has installed a brand-new Horizon CRF-362 folder-creaser, helping the company run finishing work more efficiently, and automating several hand-folded applications.

UPM aims to grow sticky notes sales with new alliance
UPM aims to capitalise on the enduring popularity of sticky notes through a fresh UK partnership with sales and marketing agency Highlands.

DC Thomson focuses on customer value
Publishing and printing group DC Thomson is back in the black in its most recent results.

£50k customer asset lost by Works Manchester
A ‘customer owned item’ worth £50,000 has gone missing from collapsed Works Manchester, reducing the amount of recoverable debt as a result.