Companies & suppliers
Industry output and order growth slow and steady in Q2
The slow and steady improvement for output and order growth in the UK’s printing and printed packaging industry continued in Q2 2024 according to the BPIF’s latest Printing Outlook report.
Denmaur brings Townsends in-house for Carton Board division
Denmaur Paper Media has formalised its cartonboard operations with the creation of a dedicated internal division, run by Clive Townsend, formerly of Townsend Board.
Results round-up
Heidelberg, Koenig & Bauer, and Mondi have all released financial updates this week.
Under the hood of last month’s most-read stories
While tribulations at two of the UK’s largest print groups topped last month’s ranking of our biggest stories, there were still reasons to be cheerful with a smattering of ramp-ups and start-ups.
DS Smith replaces one billion pieces of plastic ahead of schedule
Ahead of schedule and in partnership with some of the world’s major FMCG brands, DS Smith said it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic 16 months in advance of its 2025 target.
MRL Midlands celebrates major success at Drupa with the support of ELKALUB
MRL Midlands, a leading supplier of Heidelberg spare parts and consumables in the sheetfed printing industry, is excited to announce a highly successful first showcase at Drupa 2024. This notable...
Stora Enso sharpens profits in H1, appoints new CFO
Finnish paper giant Stora Enso’s H1 2024 results reveal a cautiously optimistic outlook, as the company sharpens its profit margins and reduces its exposure to leverage risks.
Koenig & Bauer confirms operational guidance; reveals more about ‘Spotlight’ programme
Koenig & Bauer has confirmed that its operating earnings will reach the lower end of the forecast range of €25m (£21m) to €40m in 2024 and that it will achieve its revenue target of around €1.3bn...
Xerox lowers full-year guidance; revenue down in Q2
Xerox’s share price has dropped by over 8% after it lowered its full-year revenue guidance for 2024 from a decline of 3% to 5% in constant currency to a decline of 5% to 6% in constant currency to...
Premier launches new Drytac PVC-free non-woven wallcovering
Premier has launched Drytac Paper Fleece Smooth, a new PVC-free, non-woven wallcovering.