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![Denmaur has introduced Formakote Spectra to its Reel Fast sheeting service](/media/awzdqivl/denmaur-product-cards.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dae7309c92e510)
Denmaur brings Townsends in-house for Carton Board division
Denmaur Paper Media has formalised its cartonboard operations with the creation of a dedicated internal division, run by Clive Townsend, formerly of Townsend Board.
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IDS takeover bid called in, CWU calls for 'robust scrutiny'
The proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been called in for government review under the National Security and Investment Act.
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National World lauds 'expert integration' of acquisitions
National World is on the lookout for more buys, and has reported increased profits at the half-year stage.
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DS Smith’s Miles Roberts calls for EU integration and UK power plan
DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts has called on the UK government to make the UK a more attractive place to invest by aligning with EU regulation and develop a long-term plan for infrastructure and energy.
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Walstead York future unclear
The future for Walstead York remains unclear with the factory still out of action and no word from Walstead Group on its plans for the site.
![Astrea's Pro8310s has proved its worth, with the Doncaster hub now having completed 3m clicks](/media/tigihs50/astrea-academy-trust-ricoh.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dae350627059f0)
Academy trust expands in-house print hub network
A Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire academy trust governing 26 schools has given the go-ahead to a new print hub for its southern schools, after a successful trial of its Doncaster print hub.
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Konica Minolta joins Two Sides
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has joined print and paper advocacy organisation Two Sides.
![Following LA Digital's liquidation, its Poole site has been folded into Graphic Print Solutions' operation. Image: Google Maps](/media/dxmajyhs/la-digital-new.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72332b89710)
Print boss bankrupted
Matthew Herbert, former director of a number of failed print businesses, has been bankrupted by a creditor.
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Results round-up
Heidelberg, Koenig & Bauer, and Mondi have all released financial updates this week.
![Ockenden: closer alignment with the group gives Zeus Labels even better access to European markets](/media/2uzj50z5/keith-ockenden-at-zeus-labels-1.jpg?rxy=0.4020666506026797,0.4977810650887574&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dabb53d512a6e0)
JH Label Solutions rebrands to Zeus Labels
JH Label Solutions rebranded to Zeus Labels on in June, a year after Zeus Group bought the James Hamilton Group.