Companies & suppliers

Your October and November issue covers the usual smorgasbord of business topics, with the cover feature looking at best practice for bringing in a new leader and the risks of getting it wrong…

As usual the magazine opens with our news briefings which this time look back at Printing United and look forward to Power of Print, before analysing the worrying spike in industry insolvencies –...

Chouhan: I think the industry is in a really good place at the moment

CMS signs for fifth CMC paper wrap line

Central Mailing Services (CMS) has signed for its fifth paper wrap machine from CMC as demand for the service continues to grow for the company.

The facility will serve as a research, development, demonstration, and education hub

Komori unveils smart factory at renewed Graphic Technology Center

Komori has completed the third revamp of the Komori Graphic Technology Center (KGC) at its Tsukuba Plant in Japan.

eTec Air Bubble Board is UV-treated for extended outdoor use

Premier launches new bubble board product

Premier has added what it claims is a “game-changing” product to its display graphics sheet media range.

Xerox's sales increased slightly in Q2

Xerox expands IT Services presence with $400m acquisition

Xerox has agreed to acquire ITsavvy, a US provider of integrated IT products and associated services, for $400m (£307m).

The XpertJet 1682UR offers resolutions up to 1,440x1,440dpi and is powered by Mutoh’s VerteLith RIP software

Mutoh commercialises Drupa-previewed roll-to-roll

Mutoh Europe has revealed commercial availability details for its Drupa-previewed XpertJet 1682UR roll-to-roll printer.

(L-R) Dean Stayne from IFS and Paul McGuigan from Pyramid Press with the new Horizon machine

Pyramid Press increases flexibility with Horizon install

Pyramid Press has increased its production flexibility to meet greater demand for short-run fast turnaround print following investment in a Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV.

BCF welcomes Industrial Strategy plans

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has welcomed proposals outlined in the government’s new Industrial Strategy Green Paper.

The event saw Parkside open its doors to thought leaders from across the packaging sector

Parkside holds circularity-focused open day as Recycle Week continues

Parkside marked the beginning of Recycle Week by hosting an open day at its headquarters focused on inspiring the future of circular flexible packaging.

Stora Enso is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Image: Stora Enso

Stora Enso comments on postponement of payments to suppliers

Stora Enso’s president and CEO has commented after it was revealed that the company postponed payments to some suppliers by one week in the last weeks of June and September this year.