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Matsliach: independence enables us to extend and deepen collaboration with key industry players

EFI sells MIS wing, will focus on Fiery and inkjet

EFI has spun off its Productivity Software business into a standalone venture, with the division acquired by private equity house Symphony Technology Group and renamed eProductivity Software.

Final listicle of 2021 reveals seasonal flavour

While a colourful spat dominated December’s list of most read articles, once again M&A activity ranked high and there was a definite festive feel in the shape of a TV listings pledge and a Christmas...

RRD has received an unsolicited bid from a strategic buyer

RRD receives unsolicited higher bid

The tussle over the future ownership of RR Donnelley (RRD) is rumbling on, as the company has now received yet another unsolicited bid from a strategic buyer to acquire the business.

UPM wants to negotiate business-specific agreements as soon as possible

UPM strike action has begun

The threatened strike action involving thousands of employees at UPM’s Finnish mills is now underway, with the printing industry braced for its likely impact on paper supplies.

Bucktrout: "Our e-commerce business is growing substantially"

UKP Worldwide opens customs clearance hub

International mail and parcel delivery specialist UKP Worldwide (UKPW) has opened a new customs clearance hub to facilitate the smooth onward delivery of international parcels.

Macfarlane Labels is now part of the expanding Reflex Group

Macfarlane sells labels wing to Reflex

Reflex Group has acquired Macfarlane’s labels business in a £6.4m deal.

The Slice is a new, printed title for the residents of Tower Hamlets

Review of 2021: December

Our annual roundup of all the big stories from around the UK printing industry in the past 12 months.

Evans: Has seen an increase in bespoke personalised packaging

New year predictions: Lewis Evans, Vivid Laminating Technologies

Vivid Laminating Technologies sales and product manager Lewis Evans believes that the printers who see trends first and adapt to them in their own unique way will prosper in 2022, while those who stay...

Gibson: The environmental impact of the industry is being scrutinised more than ever

New year predictions: Douglas Gibson, Infigo

Douglas Gibson, CEO of web-to-print developer Infigo, says that while competition is healthy to drive innovation, he is expecting partnerships between printers and suppliers alike to become ever more...

Smith: opportunities and challenges are always in our lives and it’s how you respond that defines us

New year predictions: Steve Smith, 25/8

It's been a big year for Steve Smith, co-founder and director at start-up 25/8 Marketing Group, which also made its first acquisition in December 2021.