Print buying
February’s headlines dominated by UPM crisis
With its vast implications across the industry, it’s no surprise that the ongoing strike action at UPM’s Finnish mills dominates February’s round-up of the most-read articles on printweek.com,...
Stora Enso stops production and sales in Russia
Stora Enso is stopping all production and sales in Russia until further notice due to the ongoing invasion in Ukraine.
Mondi updates on Ukraine, Russia
Mondi has suspended production at its plant in Ukraine, while its Russian pulp and paper facilities remains operational.
Shops could ditch newspapers over costs row
Independent retailers have warned that spiralling costs could force some outlets to drop newspaper sales altogether.
Unite plans strike action at Envases Liverpool
Metal packaging specialist Envases Liverpool is facing strike action this month after the Unite union rep was dismissed from his role at the business.
Labelexpo Europe cancelled, postponed to 2023
Labelexpo Europe, due to take place in eight weeks' time, has been postponed until next year.
Chatham Asset Management completes RRD buy
Chatham Asset Management has finally completed its acquisition of R.R. Donnelley, with affiliates of Chatham acquiring the business for $10.85 (£8.10) per share in cash.
Sun Chemical to implement energy surcharges
Sun Chemical will implement energy surcharges across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed, and screen inks, coatings, consumables, and adhesives in Europe, Middle East, and Africa,...
Union confirms UPM strike extension
Finnish Paperworker’s Union Paperiliitto has confirmed that strike action at UPM will be extended into April, and has slammed UPM’s “arrogance towards its own employees”.
Morrisons makes milk packaging switch
Supermarket Morrisons is claiming a first after switching its own-brand milk to cartons from plastic bottles.