Substrates

Cash proves to be king in February’s headlines

The demise of Leicester print group Taylor Bloxham was the most read story in 2020 after the historic firm ran out of cash, while cash, albeit in terms of illicit payments, also took centre stage in...

BFS is a family-run consumables supplier

BFS set to expand in 35th year

BFS Pressroom Solutions is celebrating its 35th year in business and is set to expand its roller factory next year.

InPrint Munich 2019 attracted 2,755 trade visitors

InPrint Munich 2021 and more pushed back

Three more specialist industry events have been moved back due to the ongoing restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fedrigoni has made three acquisitions since it was acquired itself

Fedrigoni acquires Industrial Papelera Venus

Paper manufacturer Fedrigoni has acquired Mexican company Industrial Papelera Venus to increase its overseas presence.

The new products meet the requirements of public spaces

Drytac launches two new PVC-free products

Drytac has rolled out two new floor and wall graphics substrates to help it meet the demand for eco-friendlier PVC-free options.

Wilde: "A lot of the growth is driven through e-commerce"

Milexa Group goes top 40 in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100

Wallpaper and flooring producer Milexa Group has ranked 39th in the annual Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table.

Stoneywood Mill: headcount to reduce by 18%

Arjowiggins to restructure Scottish mill

Arjowiggins is to cut just over 70 jobs at its Stoneywood Mill in Scotland as the business, which was rescued from administration last year, battles the fallout from Covid-19.

The total value for printed packaging and labels will reach $431.6bn. Image: Smithers

Packaging market growth to continue despite pandemic

While packaging print market growth will be limited this year, it will continue to expand over the next five years, according to new research from Smithers.

Renewable packaging materials are manufactured at the Skoghall Mill

Stora to start feasibility study on €800m Skoghall expansion

Stora Enso is set to commence a feasibility study and environmental permit application process on enhancing and expanding the pulp- and board-making capabilities at its Skoghall Mill in Sweden.

Adamski was sales director for Visual Communications at Antalis Poland

Gardiner Graphics eyes European growth with hires

Gardiner Graphics Group has set up a new European sales team to support the roll-out of its Touchshield anti-microbial substrate and the takeover of Roland DG’s branded media business.