Disciplines

PEFC clears up accreditation confusion with new publication
A new publication aims to clear up confusion around the differences and similarities between two of the world's most well-known sustainable forest-management accreditations.

Fespa Digital organisers anticipate largest ever show
Fespa Digital organisers have two reasons to be cheerful this year: the show celebrates its 10th anniversary next week and it will be the largest show in its history.

Writtle ups Tangent bid
The Tangent takeover battle has taken off – Writtle Holdings has formalised its offer for Tangent Communications with a higher bid for the group.

Acquisitions and organic sales growth boost Macfarlane Group revenues
Packaging firm Macfarlane Group has reported a 10% revenue increase in its preliminary full-year results announcement yesterday, citing good organic sales growth and the contribution from recent...

StackaWraps creator looking to licence technology
An inventor of wacky-shaped fabric POS material and film props is looking to licence his technology as a cost-effective alternative to fibreglass, cardboard cut-outs, and inflatable shapes.

W&G Baird installs Speedmaster XL 106-8-P as part of £4m investment
W&G Baird has made a bumper £4m investment – backed by the Bank of Ireland - that includes a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8-P with Inpress Control 2 and a Kolbus KM600 perfect binding line.

Howard Hunt joint managing director departs
One of Howard Hunt's joint managing directors will leave the business at the end of March.

Launch of ink alternative to Roland Eco Sol Max II
Atlantic Tech Services has launched inks for use in a host of Roland printers.

Flint Group confirms Dundee closure
Flint Group has confirmed its plans to close its Dundee operation, saying it has “no alternative” to push ahead following a decline in the print media market.

PJ Print looks for high-speed boost to turnover with new Komori
A Suffolk print company has transformed itself in “one fell swoop” after a Komori Lithrone kit switch as part of a £1m investment.