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Under the hood of last month’s most-read stories

While tribulations at two of the UK’s largest print groups topped last month’s ranking of our biggest stories, there were still reasons to be cheerful with a smattering of ramp-ups and start-ups. 

DS Smith offers a range of fibre-based alternatives

DS Smith replaces one billion pieces of plastic ahead of schedule  

Ahead of schedule and in partnership with some of the world’s major FMCG brands, DS Smith said it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic 16 months in advance of its 2025 target.

MRL Midlands celebrates major success at Drupa with the support of ELKALUB

MRL Midlands, a leading supplier of Heidelberg spare parts and consumables in the sheetfed printing industry, is excited to announce a highly successful first showcase at Drupa 2024. This notable...

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Stora Enso CEO Hans Sohlström gave a video update on the results. Image: Stora Enso

Stora Enso sharpens profits in H1, appoints new CFO

Finnish paper giant Stora Enso’s H1 2024 results reveal a cautiously optimistic outlook, as the company sharpens its profit margins and reduces its exposure to leverage risks.

Koenig & Bauer confirms operational guidance; reveals more about ‘Spotlight’ programme

Koenig & Bauer has confirmed that its operating earnings will reach the lower end of the forecast range of €25m (£21m) to €40m in 2024 and that it will achieve its revenue target of around €1.3bn...

Xerox’s share price was up by 5.07% yesterday

Xerox lowers full-year guidance; revenue down in Q2

Xerox’s share price has dropped by over 8% after it lowered its full-year revenue guidance for 2024 from a decline of 3% to 5% in constant currency to a decline of 5% to 6% in constant currency to...

Paper Fleece Smooth is a repositionable permanent adhesive

Premier launches new Drytac PVC-free non-woven wallcovering

Premier has launched Drytac Paper Fleece Smooth, a new PVC-free, non-woven wallcovering.

The Smyth FX-70 is one of the machines IFS will now offer

IFS becomes Smyth distributor

Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) is set to become the exclusive distributor for book sewing machines manufacturer Smyth in the UK and Ireland.

Inapa recently changed its headquarters from Lisbon to Sintra. Image: Inapa

Inapa set for insolvency

Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa is set to present the company to insolvency after its German subsidiary also filed for insolvency following a cashflow problem.

Grafityp has a manufacturing site in Houthalen, Belgium and a distribution centre in the UK

UPM Raflatac acquires Grafityp

UPM Raflatac has acquired Grafityp to further accelerate its growth in the graphics area.