A new action group to get more young people involved in the printing industry has scheduled its first event to bridge the gap between education and the print industry.

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.

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.

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

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

Incodia International has confirmed that it will continue operations at its Colchester site, albeit with a streamlined business model.

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

Heidelberg has stuck with its forecasts for the full-year despite a “significantly weaker” Q3, with the manufacturer bringing in short-time working at some sites as a result.

BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has invested in an HP Indigo 200K digital press as part of a broader £3m expansion strategy.

Riso has agreed to take over Toshiba Tec’s inkjet head business in a deal that is set to complete over the summer.