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Nielsen and JICMail release rebooted mail circulation data
JICMail and audience measurement, data and analytics specialist Nielsen have brought to market a refreshed mail circulation measurement methodology.

World’s largest banknote goes up for auction
An example of the largest-ever banknote usable as legal tender, measuring 350x215mm, went up for auction today (28 August) at Mayfair’s Noonans auction house.

DecTek and Big Bang appoint liquidators
Pontypridd sister companies Big Bang and DecTek have simultaneously appointed joint liquidators and appear to have ceased trading.

Psycho Peacock acquired in Full Circle MBO
Events specialist Full Circle has completed a management buyout of both companies in the group – Full Circle Exhibitions & Events and wide-format printer Psycho Peacock.

Printing United organiser hails “all under one roof” show
The organiser of major US print expo Printing United has hailed the event’s philosophy of having all areas of print “under one roof” as the team warms up for the 10-12 September show in Las Vegas.

DS Smith moves closer to International Paper takeover
International Paper has filed a preliminary proxy statement regarding the all-share combination of the business with DS Smith, as the deal moves closer to completion.

Suzano starts up world’s largest pulp production line
Market pulp producer Suzano has successfully started up the operation of its new mill, which it claimed is the largest single pulp production line in the world.

Global ad spend to top $1trn for first time
Global advertising spend is due to breach the $1trn (£760bn) mark for the first time, thanks to massive growth in spending through tech giants Meta, Amazon and Alphabet.

Environmental incident at Stora Enso site in Finland
Stora Enso has commented on an environmental incident that was discovered at a group harvesting site in Kainuu, Finland last week and that is being investigated as an aggravated nature conservation...

Poplar Services diversifies with double Ricoh install
St Helens-based Poplar Services Printers has become the first UK firm to install both the Ricoh Pro C9500 and Pro C7500 printers, taking on the pair to power growth through increased print volumes and...

Polar appoints new MD
Polar Group has appointed Christoph Brünner to act as managing director together with Haiko Stüting.

Simon Cooper promoted to head of Onlineprinters online business
Solopress managing director Simon Cooper has been promoted to head of Onlineprinters’ online business, now managing both Solopress and the group’s European online businesses.

Arc advances acquisition ambitions following contract wins
Arc-UK Technologies has revealed it is looking to snap up printing businesses around the UK, as the commercial printer looks to strengthen its geographical reach across the country.

Macfarlane confident despite challenging first half
Macfarlane Group has reported decreases in both its sales and pre-tax profit in its half-year results but said it has responded effectively to a challenging period through various means.

UPM pauses production at Kymi and Kaukas mills
The UPM Kaukas and UPM Kymi pulp mills in Finland will adjust their production temporarily to meet market conditions.