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Stuart Murphy (L) has succeeded James Boughton as chairman of Picon

Stuart Murphy becomes chairman of Picon

James Boughton, managing director of Edale, passed the Picon chairmanship baton on to Rollem director Stuart Murphy at the Picon AGM and dinner at the weekend.

Bumper Kew magazine tender goes live

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has opened a seven-figure tender to procure a supplier to manage the design and production of Kew magazine.

Mondi returns to M&A fray with £500m-plus Schumacher buy

After losing out on its bid to buy DS Smith, Mondi has returned to the acquisition trail with a deal to acquire Schumacher Packaging’s businesses in Western Europe.

Neschen is based in Bückeburg, Germany

ATP buys Neschen Coating following turnaround

German adhesive manufacturer ATP adhesive systems (ATP) has acquired solvent-free adhesive coatings firm Neschen Coating in a 7 October deal.

Warwick Printing Company factory remains unsold. Image: EHB Reeves Commercial

Warwick Printing Company creditors still awaiting dividend

Unsecured creditors of Warwick Printing Company are likely to receive less than 50p in the pound – rather than the payment in full originally promised – with a new twist in the saga over the sale of...

(L-R) Bowe UK/ROI MD Andy Wain with  Go Inspire Leicester site director Darren Lyall

Go Inspire ups capacity with Bowe investment

Marketing specialist Go Inspire Group has taken on its second Fusion Speed inserter from the Bowe Group to cater for increased mailing volumes realised through further contract wins.

Pureprint adds to capabilities with mega spend

Pureprint has taken the wraps off a multimillion pound spend across its operations, including an increase in B1 litho capacity.

Tompkin: The new machines have more than doubled the firm's productivity, and slashed operating costs

Tompkin Press fires up for growth with double Canon install

Nottingham commercial printer Tompkin Press has invested in a brace of Canon production printers, preparing the firm for continued growth and boosting its bottom line.

Print Work goes back for more Duplos

Leeds sustainable printer Print Work has gone back to Duplo for two new machines, taking its total Duplo tally to six.

UPM looks to cut costs at Fibres businesses

UPM has announced plans that could result in the loss of more than 100 jobs at its Fibres operation, as well as temporary layoffs.