Business

Mansfield: starting at Macfarlane later this month

Macfarlane appoints new distribution MD; launches unboxing survey

Macfarlane Group has appointed David Mansfield to the newly created leadership role of managing director of Macfarlane Packaging Distribution.

The implication is that the Stockstadt pulp mill and paper machine will close. Image: Sappi

Sappi to consult on possible Stockstadt closure

Sappi has said it will commence a consultation process on the possible closure of its Stockstadt mill in Germany, after a planned sale of the site fell through earlier this year.

Mash: "I never dreamed that one day I’d become Master"

The Stationers’ Company elects new master

A former CEO of the British Coatings Federation has been elected as Master of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.

Mill was recognised as a ‘living heritage company’ by the French government in 2015

Specialist papermaker shuttered

A historic French papermaker has become the latest European mill to be shuttered in a seismic period for the trade.

The Durham Box team

Durham Box acquired by Logson Group

Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired a majority shareholding in packaging and PoS printer Durham Box.

More than thirty 18-30-year olds won financial support to develop their careers

Industry celebrates its Rising Stars

The Printing Charity lauded the industry’s bright young things at its annual Rising Stars Awards reception at the House of Lords.

Cepac produces corrugated packaging and serves a raft of major clients. Image: Cepac

Cepac Darlington workers to strike for 10 days

Unionised workers at Cepac’s site in Darlington are set to strike over 10 days between July and September in a dispute over pay.

De La Rue: activist investor sees future value

Crystal Amber ups De La Rue investment

Crystal Amber Fund has upped its stake in De La Rue and could now be the biggest investor in the group.

(L-R) new owners Aaron “AJ” Watson, Ryan Holt and Tom Davison

MBO at Blackwell Print

A Norfolk printing company with a history stretching back to 1870 has changed ownership via a management buyout.

KJS staff celebrated the company's birthday last month

KJS celebrates 25th birthday and invests

KJS We Are Direct Mail has celebrated 25 years in business in a month that has also seen it install 70 solar panels.