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Mail ad spend data and ad creative can now be accessed via Nielsen Ad Intel faster than previously
'Near-census level data'

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.

The oversize banknote measures 350mm x 215mm. ©Noonans
Massive moolah

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.

Beese: "It’s given us a new modus operandi going forward"
Phone lines ringing out

DecTek and Big Bang appoint liquidators

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

A 12-strong MBO team has taken the reins of Full Circle
Events supplier and wide-format print group

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 will be held across two expo halls in Las Vegas
Event due to welcome 30,000 visitors

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.

US filing

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.

The new mill will have an annual production capacity of 2.55 million tonnes of eucalyptus pulp. Image: Suzano
Circa £3.3bn investment

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.

Top tech firms benefit most

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.

Stora Enso completed change negotiations in its Packaging Materials division in June
Endangered species affected

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...

Winders (R): the new Ricohs have been "absolutely superb"
Production capacity increased

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...

Brünner: "I am looking forward to the new challenge that awaits me"
New hire at post-press specialist

Polar appoints new MD

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

Cooper given European responsibilties

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.

"War chest" ready

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.

Atkinson: "We’ve got some very good new business coming through"
New business 10% ahead year-on-year

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.

Due to market conditions

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.