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Polar Group has appointed Christoph Brünner to act as managing director together with Haiko Stüting.

Solopress managing director Simon Cooper has been promoted to head of Onlineprinters’ online business, now managing both Solopress and the group’s European online businesses.

Arc-UK Technologies has revealed it is looking to snap up printing businesses around the UK, as the commercial printer looks to strengthen its geographical reach across the country.

Macfarlane Group has reported decreases in both its sales and pre-tax profit in its half-year results but said it has responded effectively to a challenging period through various means.

The UPM Kaukas and UPM Kymi pulp mills in Finland will adjust their production temporarily to meet market conditions.

DS Smith is rolling out a new service for businesses to evaluate the recyclability levels of their packaging.

TJ Books has bought Charlesworth’s business and assets from the company’s administrators in a pre-pack deal and has TUPE’d over its 60 staff.

Konica Minolta has launched the new AccurioPrint C751i series printers.

Route 1 Print, the trade arm of the £58m Bluetree Group, has launched a loyalty scheme offering discounts and rewards to return customers.

Packaging manufacturer Coveris has given a major boost to its UK security label production following the recent rise in retail theft.