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Independent corrugated cardboard manufacturer WE Roberts (WER) has invested in a Dyss X5-1630T digital cutter to boost efficiency in its sample-making division.

Shareholders at Trinity Mirror have said they are prepared to block a proposed takeover of the Express if the price agreed with owner Richard Desmond is too high, according to a Telegraph report.

The value of the global packaging services market is forecast to grow from $33.7bn (£24.4bn) in 2017 to $50bn in 2022, according to new research from Smithers Pira.

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle Uetersen has filed for insolvency.

First 4 Print Finishing has bought two new CMC envelope enclosing lines to meet increasing demand for its enclosing services.

Antalis’ digital academy is extending the breadth of its educational offering beyond digital technical support, and has rebranded as Antalis Academy to mark the change.

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has warned that a “significant increase” in pulp prices is likely to hit its full-year profits.

Buxton Press is installing its third Stahlfolder TH 82-P from Heidelberg after experiencing a 35% net increase in output after the installation of its predecessors.

Robert Whiteside, chairman of both Adare Secure Essential Communications (SEC) and Adare International, is stepping down from the group at the end of the month.

From tragedy, comes positivity. A team of four from Plastic Card Services are currently in training for the Wilmslow Half Marathon, running in aid of the Matthew Nicholls Trust.

Brighton & Hove Albion may not be troubling the upper reaches of the Premier League, but its programme has run away with the cup in Programme Monthly’s Programme of the Season award for 2017/18.

FT Solutions has gone into administration, with debts to trade creditors expected to total around £3.4m, and its trade assets have subsequently been acquired by Paragon Customer Communications.

Print industry veteran Robin Bannister has passed away at the age of 71 after battling multiple sclerosis (MS) and, latterly, cancer of the oesophagus.

Windles has carried out "very successful" tests on a biodegradable glitter for use on its products, as part of an ongoing strategy to improve environmental performance.

Anthony Thirlby has been promoted to a newly created role at Heidelberg, as the manufacturer looks to implement new business models and place a stronger focus on customer segments.