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European Commission fines envelope cartel €19.5m

Five envelope manufacturers, including the owner of Blackburn-based Heritage Envelopes, have been fined a total of €19.5m by the European Commission (EC) for breaching EU antitrust rules.

Paperlinx looks to spark European market consolidation

Paperlinx has initiated a strategic review of its European, Asian (excluding Australia and New Zealand) and Canadian operations that will look at "all options" including acquistions, disposals and...

Heidelberg sets ambitious consumables target following BluePrint acquisition

Heidelberg has said its purchase of Belgian consumables business BluePrint Products earlier this month is just the start of a "more ambitious phase" of acquisition-led expansion.

Spandex launches new self-adhesive outdoor media product

Sign-making and display industry trade supplier Spandex has expanded its range of ImagePerfect materials with the launch of a new self-adhesive outdoor media product, IP2555 StreetApp.

Iggesund invests €60m in mills in Sweden and UK

Holmen Group has announced a €60m (£46m) investment to boost production capacity at its subsidiary Iggesund Paperboard's mills in Workington, UK and Iggesund, Sweden.

Arjowiggins launches interactive paper range

Arjowiggins Creative has launched a range of interactive versions of its fine papers.

Agfa wins Essenscia Innovation Award for low migration ink

Agfa has won the Essenscia Innovation Award 2014 for its low-migration UV inkjet inks, which are designed for printing directly onto primary packaging.

Business inspection: Coatings lead to healthier performance

Geoff Neal Litho found inline aqueous coatings offer a low-cost way of adding value.

Major revamp for Kodak operations

Kodak chief Jeff Clarke is implementing a new business structure that will result in the departure of one long-serving executive at the business, as well as promotions for two familiar names in the...

Agfa launches Azura TE processless plate

Agfa Graphics has launched the Azura TE chemistry-free processless plate.