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The raw material streams of the Kaukas pulp mill and sawmill (pictured) are closely linked. Image: UPM

UPM Fibres begins consultations on potential temporary layoffs

UPM Fibres has started consultations with employee representatives at its Kaukas pulp mill, sawmill, and wood reception in Finland to prepare for “possible temporary production adjustment” to address...

Inside the GSS facility in Springboro, Ohio

Kodak buys key supplier

Kodak has moved to take greater control of its supply chain with the acquisition of key supplier Graphic Systems Services (GSS).

Blackmore's two Komori presses at its Shaftesbury site

Blackmore caps £2.5m investments with Ricoh press

Dorset eco-friendly printer Blackmore has purchased a Ricoh Pro C9200 digital press, rounding off two years of £1m-plus investments in litho kit.

Blackfish: “exciting new chapter"

Manchester Printers assets sold

The assets of Manchester Printers have been acquired by an East Midlands-based group.

(L-R) Durst UK & Ireland’s Simon Cosh with Label-form’s Paul Holder, Debbie Mellett and Stewart Serls

Label-form invests for growth

Maidenhead-based label print specialist Label-form is looking to continue investing in technology and workforce, following a successful kit upgrade at the start of the year.

Re-Liner is 100% recycled

Re-Liner: A release paper that achieves a 67% CO2 saving

UK-based silicone release papers manufacturer Techlan is supporting the industry’s carbon reduction goals by enabling users to slash the footprint of liners by two-thirds.

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Hot melt adhesive is applied to the web and instantly cured when exposed to UV light

Case study: GEW delivers sustainable solution for UV hot-melt coatings

Nu-Coat shares how its GEW UV curing system enabled it to make agility and flexibility the cornerstones of its business.

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Mail engagement and effectiveness are on the up

Mail engagement and effectiveness grew in Q1

JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q1 2023, which revealed that a greater proportion of mail was engaged with than at any point in the previous year.

Director is personally liable for six-figure penalty

Director disqualified over false invoices

The boss of a design and printing company has received a hefty ban for submitting falsified VAT returns.

Plastic packaging waste is set to grow 46% by 2030

Smart packaging could slash plastic waste

Reusable packaging with embedded electronic tags could help transform the plastic packaging industry, according to research.