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Greaseproof Printing Company launched by Chevler
Chevler has launched a new subsidiary brand to educate retailers on the differences between greaseproof and chemically treated grease-resistant papers.
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HP Inc acquires MPS giant Apogee
HP Inc has confirmed the agreement of a £380m deal to acquire UK-based print outsourcing provider and kit reseller Apogee Corporation.
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Westdale brings case binding in-house with £1.25m spend
The Westdale Press has brought case binding in-house with three machines from Kolbus UK as it looks to grow its premium books and book-style marketing products businesses.
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Manchester's G&H seeks buyer
G&H has sought protection from its creditors as it searches for a buyer to take over the business after suffering a six-figure bad debt.
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Awesome Merchandise seeks backers for expansion
Awesome Merchandise has launched a £350,000 crowdfunding initiative to help accelerate its expansion plans in the US and Europe.
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Heidelberg North East role for Edwards
Heidelberg UK has appointed Chris Edwards as a digital and consumables sales representative for the North East.
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Westcolour grows in-house mailing
Westcolour has continued its expansion by adding two Sitma SM10 paper enclosing lines to its newly established in-house mailing operation and taking on Sunline Direct Mail's former sales director.
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Sales up at Communisis
Chief executive Andy Blundell has spoken out on the industry’s need to improve margins, as Communisis posted sales up 9% for the half-year alongside an increase in underlying operating profits.
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Watkiss unveils bookletmaker for A4 landscape market
Watkiss Automation’s new hand-fed bookletmaker, the PowerSquare 160-WH, has been launched to target the A4 landscape market.
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DS Smith pledges 100% sustainable packaging by 2025
DS Smith has thrown down the gauntlet in the sustainability arena by pledging to manufacture 100% reusable or recyclable packaging by 2025.