Business
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De La Rue takeover offer now potentially for whole group
The ‘partial offer’ for De La Rue has now morphed into a possible offer for the entire business.
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Lemon Press wound up
Redditch digital and litho print house Lemon Press is being wound up after entering creditors’ voluntary liquidation on 20 December.
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Heidelberg outlines growth strategy as anniversary year begins
Press manufacturer Heidelberg has entered a milestone anniversary year and said it is tackling the challenges of the future with a clear growth strategy.
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De La Rue: talks of Currency sale ongoing, new investors in wings
De La Rue is in discussions with new investors that could take a major stake in the business, and the PLC said that talks over a possible sale of its Currency division “continue to progress”.
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Spandex expands with Lakeside Group acquisition
Wide-format kit and consumables reseller Spandex has acquired UK distributor Lakeside Group to expand into the safety and reflective products market.
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Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC
Irish customer communications technology provider Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, for an undisclosed sum.
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2024 in review: December
As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the big stories of the past 12 months.
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2024 in review: November
As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the big stories of the past 12 months.
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2024 in review: October
As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the big stories of the past 12 months.
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2024 in review: September
As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the big stories of the past 12 months.