Business

Largest French Arjo mill to liquidate as two more sold on

The Arjowiggins site in Bessé-sur-Braye will go into liquidation, leading to the loss of 580 jobs, while a sale has been agreed for the Château-Thierry plant alongside a partial sale of the Bourray...

Is there a grown-up in the room?

Jo Francis despairs at the Brexit omnishambles, while trying to find a positive takeaway in how not to make decisions.

French Arjo staff doubt successful sale amid court delays

Arjowiggins staff at the paper manufacturer’s French plants continue to await a decision on the sale of the business, as the court delays its decision once again.

Antalis MD speaks out on Sequana/Arjo situation

Antalis is “driving the process” of selling on major shareholder Sequana’s shares as the paper group files for bankruptcy and long-time supplier Arjowiggins goes into administration.

Grafenia acquires Artichoke Design

Grafenia has acquired design agency Artichoke Design, which trades as Nettl of Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham.

Grafenia raises £1.1m to continue growth

Grafenia has raised around £1.1m before expenses via a share subscription, which will be used to further expand the business.

Sequana files for bankruptcy over contested fine

Sequana’s safeguarding procedure has been converted into bankruptcy as the Commercial Court of Nanterre has passed down its decision.

Duplo on the hunt for new UK MD

Duplo and UK managing director Andy Benson have parted company, with Duplo International chairman and CEO Robin Greenhalgh taking charge while a successor is sought.

PPG administration averts court hearing

PPG Print Services has been placed into administration in an appointment that enabled it to side-step a court decision over a winding-up petition issued by one of its creditors.

Dynamic Print enhances digital following acquisition

The new owner of Dynamic Print has upgraded the firm’s digital printing capability after investing in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C3070.