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The oversize banknote measures 350mm x 215mm. ©Noonans

World’s largest banknote goes up for auction

An example of the largest-ever banknote usable as legal tender, measuring 350x215mm, went up for auction today (28 August) at Mayfair’s Noonans auction house.

Beese: "It’s given us a new modus operandi going forward"

DecTek and Big Bang appoint liquidators

Pontypridd sister companies Big Bang and DecTek have simultaneously appointed joint liquidators and appear to have ceased trading.

A 12-strong MBO team has taken the reins of Full Circle

Psycho Peacock acquired in Full Circle MBO

Events specialist Full Circle has completed a management buyout of both companies in the group – Full Circle Exhibitions & Events and wide-format printer Psycho Peacock.

Printing United will be held across two expo halls in Las Vegas

Printing United organiser hails “all under one roof” show

The organiser of major US print expo Printing United has hailed the event’s philosophy of having all areas of print “under one roof” as the team warms up for the 10-12 September show in Las Vegas.

DS Smith moves closer to International Paper takeover

International Paper has filed a preliminary proxy statement regarding the all-share combination of the business with DS Smith, as the deal moves closer to completion.

The new mill will have an annual production capacity of 2.55 million tonnes of eucalyptus pulp. Image: Suzano

Suzano starts up world’s largest pulp production line

Market pulp producer Suzano has successfully started up the operation of its new mill, which it claimed is the largest single pulp production line in the world.

Global ad spend to top $1trn for first time

Global advertising spend is due to breach the $1trn (£760bn) mark for the first time, thanks to massive growth in spending through tech giants Meta, Amazon and Alphabet.

Stora Enso completed change negotiations in its Packaging Materials division in June

Environmental incident at Stora Enso site in Finland

Stora Enso has commented on an environmental incident that was discovered at a group harvesting site in Kainuu, Finland last week and that is being investigated as an aggravated nature conservation...

The Grizzly Autoloader can handle up to four sheets simultaneously

Agfa to unveil new automation kit at Printing United

Agfa will highlight its latest automation offerings for inkjet print production at the Printing United show in Las Vegas next month.

Winders (R): the new Ricohs have been "absolutely superb"

Poplar Services diversifies with double Ricoh install

St Helens-based Poplar Services Printers has become the first UK firm to install both the Ricoh Pro C9500 and Pro C7500 printers, taking on the pair to power growth through increased print volumes and...