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SMP calls for Awards entrants
Trade body the Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) is inviting mailing houses and printers to enter the 2022 SMP Strategic Mail Performance Awards, which celebrates producers who have achieved...
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James Cropper reports strong start to 2022
James Cropper has reported a positive start to its financial year, with its sales in Q1 up 36% year-on-year.
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PG Paper head of logistics wins industry award
Scottish paper merchant PG Paper’s head of logistics has won the Freight Leader Award at the 2022 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
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NPS Print merges with Strategic Print
Print and design firm NPS Print and digital printing specialist Strategic Print have merged and become NPS Ltd.
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Xerox reports mixed Q2 results
Second-quarter sales at Xerox were down by 2.6% year-on-year at $1.75bn (£1.45bn) but up by 1.1% in constant currency terms.
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UKHO to withdraw from paper chart production
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is to develop options for the withdrawal from global paper chart production by late 2026 to increase focus on its digital navigation products and services.
![A sustainable clip strip sachet holder for Bisto Gravy, designed by DS Smith for Premier Foods](/media/c5pb4qkf/ds-smith-gravy.jpeg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722b391ee50)
DS Smith removes over 300 million pieces of problem plastic
DS Smith has designed out over 313 million pieces of problem plastics in the last two years as part of its plastic replacement programme.
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Rebranded Astra Group wins £7m Global contract
ADXBA and Astra Signs have unveiled their parent group’s new identity, Astra Group, and landed a contract worth over £7m with media and entertainment group Global.
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BC Partners enters into joint ownership agreement for Fedrigoni
Bain Capital Private Equity has signed definitive documents with international investment firm BC Partners to enter into a joint ownership agreement for Fedrigoni.
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BoxWay to restructure and invest
Corrugated packaging manufacturer BoxWay Packaging Group has laid out its upcoming plans, including a strategic restructuring exercise that could see one of its sites close as well as investment in...