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Yodel snapped up by Shift-led Bidco
Acquisitive delivery start-up Shift has snapped up Yodel in a rescue deal just days after rumours spread that it might be put into administration.

Mercian Labels to show flexible packaging paper in Birmingham
Mercian Labels has debuted a single-layer recyclable paper packaging sachet for luxury retail and wholesale chocolate firm Whitakers, which it will show off at Packaging Innovations.

CMS in bumper kit and sustainability investment
Central Mailing Services (CMS) has invested around £1m in total on a new bespoke continuous printer and solar panel setup, as it commits to be as close to net zero as possible by 2028.

Mailing fraud kingpin jailed
The architect of a huge £70m-plus fraud against Royal Mail has been jailed.

Camo printer fined
A specialist printer of camouflage fabrics used by militaries around the world has been fined £60,000 after a worker was dragged into one of its machines.

Sanner Group acquires Springboard
Global healthcare packaging manufacturer Sanner Group has acquired Cambridge-based Springboard, which specialises in the design and development of medical devices for regulated markets.

Read takes on UK CEO role at Walstead
Walstead Group’s Debbie Read has become CEO of its UK business, reinforcing her position as one of the most powerful women in UK print.

Steve Chadd leads MBO at Millnet as Consilio divests
Data, document and mailing house Millnet has undergone an MBO, with managing director Steve Chadd taking up ownership.

Orchard Melamine boosts efficiency with Titanium cutter
Orchard Melamine Products has invested in a Titanium 2516 cutting table to eliminate a finishing bottleneck that has occurred due to increasing demand for its printed and manufactured melamine...

DS Smith receives Mondi approach
DS Smith has confirmed that it has received a “highly preliminary expression of interest” from Mondi regarding a “combination”.

Incodia keeps Colchester open but 'streamlines' ops
Incodia International has confirmed that it will continue operations at its Colchester site, albeit with a streamlined business model.

FuturePrint streamlines ops with Horizon folder creaser
FuturePrint has taken on a Horizon CRF-362 folder creaser to ensure its operations remain smooth and streamlined.

Flint Group updates amid Red Sea crisis
Inks and coatings supplier Flint Group has commented on the escalating impact caused by shipping delays across trade routes in the Middle East.

Barclay family accelerate Yodel sale to avoid administration
The Barclay family, owners of The Daily Telegraph, have accelerated efforts to sell Yodel, according to reports.

KPM boss launches Safe Data Governance software start-up
Mailing firm boss Nigel Copp has launched a new software company, Safe Data Governance (SDG), that helps businesses manage their data security accreditation processes.