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Former Polestar non-exec appointed to Mondi board
Mondi Group has appointed a former non-executive director of Polestar to its board.
Grafenia offers coronavirus lifeline as it reaffirms acquisition strategy
Grafenia has reminded sign and graphics businesses of its ongoing acquisition strategy as it looks to offer a lifeline to some of the industry’s companies that are struggling to stay afloat amid the...
Astley rebrands to consolidate acquisition-based growth
Astley is set to finalise its 2016 acquisition of Sign of the Times by rebranding its subsidiary operation under its own name with a new logo and website for the group.
Taylor Bloxham director moves to Pureprint
Former Taylor Bloxham new business development director Jason Cox has joined Pureprint Group in the same role.
Delta Group secures expanded Mars contract
The Delta Group has expanded its print capabilities for the Mars account following a competitive tender process.
Watermill Press acquired by Swedish label specialist
Bradford-based label printer Watermill Press has been acquired by Swedish company Nordvalls.
Clinical celebrates 45 years of finishing
Leicester-based Clinical Print Finishers is celebrating 45 years in business this month.
Contact Originators updates on fire recovery
Flexo plate manufacturer Contact Originators has said it has now recovered from the recent fire it suffered at its Bredbury, Stockport premises in January and is ready to begin its rebuild.
Heidelberg expands on Drupa plans
Heidelberg has given a preview of its plans for Drupa 2020 – while acknowledging that anything could happen with the show amid the current coronavirus crisis.
Xerox postpones HP takeover activity amid Covid-19 situation
Xerox has postponed activity relating to its hostile takeover bid of HP in light of the escalating coronavirus pandemic.
Drupa postponed until 2021
Messe Dusseldorf has postponed Drupa until next year due to the coronavirus crisis.
Kaps Finishing supports litho clients with wide-format investment
Trade finisher Kaps Finishing has taken on a Yotta YD-F2513R5 wide-format flatbed printer to enable its trade litho customers to use the company as a one-stop shop for both their finishing and...
Coronavirus response dominates new Budget, print sector reacts
Print sector figures have tentatively welcomed measures in the new Chancellor’s first Budget as policy was largely geared towards responding to the coronavirus outbreak.
YM Group sets sights on future profits with three-year plan
Pre-tax losses at YM Group have increased by almost £4.8m to £6.1m, but the group said it had subsequently made “good progress” with its three-year plan with a big increase in adjusted EBITDA.
Whittington Moor upgrades with Polar
Chesterfield-based print firm Whittington Moor has invested in a new Polar 115N Plus guillotine for its finishing division.