Business

ProAmpac has made its fourth UK acquisition of the year as it looks to continue its private equity-backed push into the European market.

Packaging and greetings cards specialist Herbert Walkers has doubled its capacity for foil finishes after investing in a new Bobst foiling machine.

Duncan Print Group has acquired fellow Hertfordshire business Bridger Packaging to support its strategy to grow its packaging business to £10m annual sales.

DS Smith has appointed a new UK managing director for recycling, who will be responsible for helping the company’s UK customers to reduce waste and increase recycling rates.

SF Taylor has extended its relationship with Koenig & Bauer by investing in a second Rapida 75 Pro five-colour press with perfecting capability.

Water-based textiles ink supplier MagnaColours has been acquired by US specialised and sustainable materials company Avient Corporation for $48m (£34.9m).

Hybrid mail specialist CFH Docmail has expanded its insertion capability with investment in a new Mailstream Evolution multi-format inserter from BlueCrest.

Whether it buying a business, disposing of an asset or pitching for contracts, money did a lot of the talking on Printweek.com’s most read last month.

The pandemic has changed a lot of things for a lot of people, but one area that has particular relevance to businesses is its impact on the drivers of consumer buying decisions.

Late payment has remained an ongoing issue for many businesses during the coronavirus pandemic – and in many cases has become an increasing one – with printers among those under pressure.