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The Drytac range will be stocked throughout Premier’s branch network

Premier Paper becomes exclusive Drytac stockist

Premier Paper Group has been appointed as the exclusive UK and Ireland stockist for Drytac’s wide-format materials.

Around 100 staff will strike under Unite's banner in late September

PET film factory strikes confirmed at Dupont Teijin

Workers have voted to strike at Dupont Teijin Films’ (DTF) Dumfries polymer film plant, with five stoppages planned in late September.

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

Darlington Cepac strikes intensify after jobs threat

Union Unite has warned packaging company Cepac that it faces legal action if it follows through with redundancy threats at its Darlington site because of ongoing industrial action.

Smurfit Kappa Group’s share price fell following the announcement

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock agree to merger

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock have now confirmed that they are going to combine to create Smurfit WestRock, a global packaging giant that is expected to deliver “attractive returns for shareholders of...

Vortex Systems will be contacting all Kern UK clients

New UK partner appointed for Kern

Kern Group has appointed Vortex Systems as its technology partner for all related operations in the UK following the recent closure of Kern UK.

Baker: "This gives us a few more options"

Baker Labels upgrades with HP Indigo 6K install

Trade label printer Baker Labels has taken on its ninth HP press since 2006 – an Indigo 6k with an inline primer (ILP) unit that will boost the company’s capabilities.

Artisan Signs is looking to hire another member of staff to operate the new machines

Artisan Signs brings sublimation in-house with Agfa buy

Kettering display specialist Artisan Signs has bought a brand-new Agfa Avinci CX3200 dye-sub printer and Klieverik calender in a bid for growth.

HP has a major presence at Labelexpo Europe

HP hands European show debuts to Indigo V12 and 200K

HP is demonstrating its Indigo V12 and Indigo 200K digital presses for the first time in Europe at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels this week.

Potential deal "represents a unique opportunity to create value"

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in merger talks

Packaging giants Smurfit Kappa Group and WestRock, based in Ireland and the US respectively, are discussing a “potential combination” that could lead to the creation of Smurfit WestRock.

The combined business has moved into new offices close to Leeds Dock

Leeds firms move in to new site together following acquisition

Leeds-based print, direct and digital marketing agency Telescope has acquired local specialist communications agency Clearsilver Brand Marketing, with the two businesses now moving in together to new...