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Anti-competitive activities; UK exits, and insolvency shortfalls – but not all bad news

Our roundup of September’s biggest stories makes for a tough read in parts, but rest assured there was a smattering of good news to lighten the industry’s mood.

CP Bourg agrees fresh deal with Encore Machinery

Encore Machinery has become the new UK distributor for CP Bourg post-press equipment.

Mutoh launches first integrated printer/cutter

Mutoh Europe has introduced its first-ever integrated print and cut device.

Shotton investment lauded by UK and Welsh governments

Eren Holding has gained nearly £150m of government support for its £1bn transformation of the Shotton Mill site in Deeside.

(L-R) Integrity Connect's Dave Meredith and David Wright with Steve Basnett from the Bowe Group

Integrity Connect supports growth with Bowe investment

Integrity Connect, part of the Integrity Communications Group, has taken on a Bowe Fusion Cross dual channel high speed inserter to support the division’s substantial year-on-year growth.

(L-R) Multigraf's Patric Lerch, Apprintable's Peter Haddad and Rei Townsend, and Duplo UK's Lyle Rainey

Apprintable prepares for busy season with Multigraf install

London-based print and design specialist Apprintable has installed a Multigraf Touchline CF375 creaser/folder to support its continued growth as the Christmas rush gets underway.

Inapa France could be bought. Image: Google Maps

Japan Pulp and Paper bids for Inapa France

The insolvency administrator for Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa IPG has presented an addendum to its previous report to confirm that Japan Pulp and Paper Co has launched a bid to buy Inapa...

Enrique Lores, president and CEO at HP Inc, speaking at HP Imagine. Image: HP

HP rolls out large-format AEC launches

HP Large Format has introduced a series of new products and upgrades that it said would help boost productivity within the AEC (Architects, Engineering, and Construction) industry and allow for...

Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper (centre) with Coveris staff

New MP opens Coveris VSP manufacturing facility

New Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper has officially opened Coveris’ new conversion hall at its flagship polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire.

Dates and length of next Drupa confirmed

Messe Düsseldorf has revealed that mega print expo Drupa will be held next in May 2028 – staying true to its four-year cycle – but will take place earlier in the month while its duration has been...