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Atkinson: "This acquisition gives us a breadth of additional customers to bring on stream"

Macfarlane Group acquires Armagrip

Macfarlane Group has acquired industrials sector packaging provider Armagrip to further strengthen its business in the north of England.

Jones: "This was just a really nice fit"

The Specialist Works acquires Connections platform

Independent media agency The Specialist Works has acquired Exact Media’s North American-based e-commerce inserts and sampling marketplace Connections.

CPG is understood to be in administration. Image: Google Maps

CPG administration confirmed

Tonbridge-based printer CPG Brand Communications, which is registered as Colour Print Ltd, has fallen into administration this week, it has been confirmed.

Consumers struggle to understand terms like ‘bio-based’, ‘compostable’ and ‘biodegradable’ when it comes to plastic

Plastic packaging action confusing consumers

Swapping out plastic packaging for alternatives is confusing consumers and even having detrimental environmental effects, according to a new report on the grocery sector.

 The MBO B30 has joined two existing MBO folders at Deltor

Deltor ups speed and quality with MBO and Palamides investment

Deltor Communications has taken on an MBO B30 folder and a Palamides Delta 703 automatic stacking delivery system to increase its productivity and quality.

Seaford (pictured at the Printweek Awards): "I’ll now be more involved in the future of the business"

MRP kicks off 2020 with new sales director

Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has promoted its sales manager to sales director as it looks set for further growth and investment this year.

The High Court halted industrial action at Royal Mail in November

CWU updates on Royal Mail dispute

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has updated on its dispute with Royal Mail, after it responded to a video posted by the postal operator last week.

Rocket Exhibition Services has been in business for 10 years

Rocket rebrands to highlight exhibition expertise

Rocket Print & Promotions has rebranded in order to place clearer focus on its specialism and expertise in exhibition services.

From left: Willcock, CMYUK group director Robin East and Beaver area sales for North West Europe Alexander van Es

CMYUK appointed Beaver Paper distributor

CMYUK has struck a deal to be the strategic distributor in the UK and Ireland for global sublimation media manufacturer Beaver Paper.

Grubb (L) with Orchard Press co-owner and wife Samantha Grubb: "The Duplo stood out for its flexibility"

Orchard Press extends square-back book capabilities with new Duplo

Orchard Press has installed a Duplo DBM 350 bookletmaker with collating tower to extend its capabilities for the production of square-back books.