DS Smith announces $920m US acquisition alongside record results

DS Smith is set to make its first entry into the US fibre-based corrugated packaging market after announcing that it has agreed to buy 80% of US packaging firm Interstate Resources from Merpas for...

IIJ expands into US

Industrial Inkjet (IIJ) has incorporated a US subsidiary and opened a new US outpost in a bid to boost its sales in the region.

MBO launches new folder

MBO has launched a new mid-range combination folder, which is being shown for the first time this week at a Baumann open house.

Gecko boosting productivity with Indigos

Direct marketing specialist Gecko Direct has seen a widescale boost in production since installing its third Indigo after breaking an EMEA productivity record.

Latest SureColor boosts growth at Slam Signs

St Albans-based Slam Signs has seen continued growth following the installation of its new 10-colour Epson SureColor SC-S80600, with further investments on the horizon.

City Print closes doors

City Print (Milton Keynes) appears to have closed its doors after filing a notice of intent to appoint administrators.

Stephens & George continues finishing investment

Stephens & George has pressed ahead with a finishing investment it initiated at the start of last year.

Woven Monkey expands capabilities with Epson investment

Digital textile printer Woven Monkey has expanded its service offering to include printing on polyester-based materials after investing in new Epson kit.

Bristol signage printer increases quality with Mimaki buy

Bristol-based Create Signs has improved its quality of output after investing in a Mimaki CJV300-160 print-and-cut machine.

James Cropper hails 'watershed' year as sales and profits grow

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has posted strong revenue and profit growth in its annual results.

MPC Print Solutions status unclear

Confusion surrounds the trading status of commercial printer MPC Print Solutions, with speculation that the firm is in the process of filing for liquidation.

Amari takes on 3M films for distribution

Sign and display graphics distributor Amari Plastics has taken on a number of 3M’s commercial graphic and architectural films for distribution.