Companies & suppliers

Drytac materials are now available next-day from Premier

Premier becomes Drytac stockist

Paper and materials merchant Premier Paper Group has become a stockist for Drytac’s wide-format materials.

The second Latex was installed three months ago

B_RD ups sustainability with double HP Latex install

Design and production agency B_RD has taken on two HP Latex printers to enhance the sustainable printing options it can offer to customers.

Plattling closure would cull 380,000tpa of uncoated publication paper, and 215,000tpa of coated publication paper

German energy supply uncertainty a factor in UPM mill closure plan

UPM has announced plans to close its Plattling mill in Germany alongside interim results that were impacted by destocking and lower pulp prices in Q2.

Cepac produces corrugated packaging and serves a raft of major clients. Image: Cepac

Darlington Cepac strikes escalated in pay dispute

Unionised workers at Cepac’s site in Darlington have escalated their pay strikes, with two weeks of all-out action now due to begin at the end of this month.

Greener Mail promises instant environmental impact

The Flow Group unveils new green mail brand

West Yorkshire mailing house and print marketing company The Flow Group has launched a new brand to help businesses who want to make their marketing environmentally friendly with instant impact.

Mondi's Functional BarrierPaper Ultimate will be graded for humidity-sensitive foods

Mondi buys Canadian mill, teases new PaperBarrier range

Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has agreed to buy a 250,000 tonne pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, to serve its American production facilities.

Fisherprint was established in 1947. Image: Google Maps

Reports: Fisherprint in administration

Fisherprint has been placed into administration according to local news reports, with the printer’s website stating that orders are no longer being taken by the business.

The 3D printed units can quickly assemble boxes up to 400x300mm

Macfarlane Packaging launches rapid box assembly system

Macfarlane Packaging has launched a new rapid box assembly system that is said to help packers build cardboard boxes in seconds, increasing packing efficiency by up to 70%.

Businesses are embracing “the Barbiecore aesthetic”

VistaPrint: Barbie fuels pink growth

Barbie hype has fuelled a hot pink renaissance and a viral trend, with the use of pink in logos growing substantially year-on-year, new research from VistaPrint has found.

APS has two facilities, including Preston Brook

APS Group launches business continuity service

APS Group has developed and launched a business continuity service aimed at supporting companies by ensuring business critical documents continue to reach customers.