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Israeli tech developer Reep Technologies gained exposure on the BBC this week for its “circular printing” system for erasing printed matter so that sheets of paper can be re-used.

DS Smith has designed out over 313 million pieces of problem plastics in the last two years as part of its plastic replacement programme.

ADXBA and Astra Signs have unveiled their parent group’s new identity, Astra Group, and landed a contract worth over £7m with media and entertainment group Global.

Reach’s newsprint bill ballooned by more than 50% in the first half of the year, with the media group cutting print runs and pagination to try to mitigate the cost increase.

Bain Capital Private Equity has signed definitive documents with international investment firm BC Partners to enter into a joint ownership agreement for Fedrigoni.

Merchant and paper converter Scalderhurst has joined the Aims Group of independent merchants.

Historic papermaker Portals has rocked the industry with the announcement that it plans to close its Overton banknote paper mill with more than 300 jobs likely to go as a result.

Bobst will return to private ownership if shareholders accept an offer from the group’s biggest shareholder.

PrintIQ has promoted Paul Bromley to the role of global sales director.

Reflex Group is producing new, recyclable packaging for M&S vine tomatoes.