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Industry output and order growth slow and steady in Q2
The slow and steady improvement for output and order growth in the UK’s printing and printed packaging industry continued in Q2 2024 according to the BPIF’s latest Printing Outlook report.
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IDS takeover bid called in, CWU calls for 'robust scrutiny'
The proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been called in for government review under the National Security and Investment Act.
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National World lauds 'expert integration' of acquisitions
National World is on the lookout for more buys, and has reported increased profits at the half-year stage.
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Print boss bankrupted
Matthew Herbert, former director of a number of failed print businesses, has been bankrupted by a creditor.
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Results round-up
Heidelberg, Koenig & Bauer, and Mondi have all released financial updates this week.
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JH Label Solutions rebrands to Zeus Labels
JH Label Solutions rebranded to Zeus Labels on in June, a year after Zeus Group bought the James Hamilton Group.
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Under the hood of last month’s most-read stories
While tribulations at two of the UK’s largest print groups topped last month’s ranking of our biggest stories, there were still reasons to be cheerful with a smattering of ramp-ups and start-ups.
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Reach 'expertly managing print performance'
Reach has cut operating costs by 9% including an £11m reduction in its newsprint bill, and with headcount down 14% as part of the restructuring announced at the end of last year.
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Future secured at Sirane following Coppice Alupack deal
Food packaging group Coppice Alupack has stepped in to buy Sirane following the latter's fall into administration a fortnight ago. It plans to rehire 70-80% of the company’s workforce.
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Major blaze causes disruption at industrial estate
A packaging company had to evacuate its premises after a huge fire at a nearby business.