Print buying
Macfarlane acquires protective packaging specialist GWP
Packaging giant Macfarlane Group has acquired GWP Holdings Ltd, the owner of protective packaging manufacturing and distribution business GWP Group.
The ‘something old, something new issue’, which covers February and March 2021, is out now and as usual it’s stuffed with thought-provoking insights, business critical info and all the latest news and views from the UK print industry...
Print’s people take centre stage in the February & March issue of Printweek. Our cover feature looks at incentive schemes and how they need to be tailored to meet you and your team’s requirements....
Point-of-sale boss banned
The boss of a signage and display printer has received a lengthy ban of 10 years after a six-figure false invoicing scandal.
Industry confidence eroded in Q4 with further declines expected
The recovery in the UK printing and printed packaging industry suffered a setback in Q4 and a decline on the volume of orders and output is expected for Q1.
Quadient targets ecomms with fit-to-size packaging
Quadient is anticipating booming demand for its fit-to-size packaging solutions as ecommerce sales continue to grow, while at the same time consumers rail against the use of oversized packaging.
End of the line for SCA publication paper
SCA will make its last reel of publication paper today as the group shuts down the last remaining paper machine at its Ortviken mill.
Macfarlane reports ‘resilient’ results ahead of expectations
Macfarlane Group achieved both sales and pre-tax profit growth in 2020, with its results ahead of its previous expectations, despite the challenging market conditions due to the impact of the...
Print-Leeds launches new division with £1m investment
Print-Leeds has branched into self-adhesive label production after investing just over £1m in a new press, finishing kit and MIS and creating a new specialist division.
Paragon CC invests £6m-plus in finishing
Paragon Customer Communications has revamped its mailing operations after investing more than £6m on new kit and upgrades to existing machinery as part of a futureproofing strategy.
Richline upgrades with XL 75
London printer Richline has revamped its print setup with a highly-specified B2 Speedmaster sourced through Exel Printing Machinery.