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KEP in UK-first install for homegrown cutting table

KEP Print Group has taken on the UK’s first Genesis-V wide-format cutting table from Blackman & White to keep pace with customer demand.

Metcalfe Models and Toys updates cutting with new Polar

Models manufacturer Metcalfe Models and Toys will install a Polar N 78 Eco guillotine later this month to boost its cutting efficiency and capability.

Landa venture could float in London

Benny Landa’s fuel cell venture could float on London’s AIM market, raising tens of millions of pounds in the process according to reports.

Unions call for dialogue with Circle Media

Circle Media Group has reacted to complaints from union representatives on the continent, describing the claims as “unfounded, unsubstantiated and harmful to our businesses”.

Boss appoints Amy Hutchinson as new CEO

Stationery and office supply industry body Boss has appointed Amy Hutchinson as its next chief executive.

Entry-level apprenticeship uptake down for 2018/19

The number of young people starting entry-level apprenticeships is down year-on-year, as government statistics reveal a crisis for social mobility outside of degree pathways.

Sequana shares suspended pending admin move, court postpones Arjo decision

The Commercial Court of Nanterre has postponed its decision regarding the offers made by potential buyers for three Arjowiggins’ French sites that are in administration “in order to allow the best...

Possible bidder emerges for Arjo UK ops

The shareholder of the company that has made a bid for three of Arjowiggins’ French paper mills has told PrintWeek he is also interested in two of the UK operations, which are also in administration.

JCT eyes growth with flagship EFI Vutek

JCT Developments has installed a new EFI Vutek HS125 F4 hybrid printer to ramp up turnarounds and increase capacity as it looks to expand.

Access to Cash Review: BoE to convene stakeholders

The Bank of England has said it is "committed to cash" in light of the findings of the independent Access to Cash Review, which has warned that 17% of the UK population, or 8m adults, would struggle...

Pressroom Plus assets sold

Huber Group has bought the stock and assets of Pressroom Plus in an effort to keep the collapsed consumable reseller's customers in continuous supply.

DS Smith sells plastics division for nearly £450m

DS Smith has sold its plastics division to US private equity firm Olympus Partners in a deal worth nearly £450m.

Landor Cartons fined for contractor fatality

Landor Cartons was fined more than £200,000 by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) following an incident which led to the death of a contractor when he fell through a broken skylight.

Jamm sets up in Prague due to Brexit

Jamm Print & Production is moving some of its work and opening a new office in Prague in order to mitigate the uncertainty caused by Brexit.

UPM fined £350k over 2017 mill fatality

UPM has been fined £350,000 after a worker suffered fatal crush injuries when he was struck by a shovel loader at the firm’s recovered-fibre warehouse in Deeside two years ago.