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![Ward (R): "We understand the rules of retail marketing and how to break them"](/media/ablpj2ch/altavia-marketing-agency.png?rxy=0.4987352791205109,0.37280204053469745&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dacd4333370e40)
Altavia merges creative and production agencies
Retail marketing group Altavia has merged two of its subsidiary agencies into a single entity, called Altavia UK.
![Matsliach: "We’ve accelerated investment in technology and cloud in select areas"](/media/qfdoppoo/eps-gaby.jpg?rxy=0.7991926398798348,0.5147395315954754&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dacd3fc772bc70)
ePS reveals changes for Connect 2024
eProductivity Software (ePS) has revealed a number of changes for its Connect user conference and industry event.
![Datagraphic achieved the certification in June](/media/11tf3nqf/datagraphic_bcorp.jpeg?rxy=0.4968419663618597,0.43799661906731907&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dacd4621d28320)
Datagraphic becomes latest industry B Corp
Datagraphic has become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp).
![Alejandro: "Succession in presidency does not necessarily imply a change in strategy"](/media/mxhhafqw/saica-md.jpg?rxy=0.39049669267972226,0.2823896265020744&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dacc77d78568b0)
Saica Group takes on first female president
Susana Alejandro has assumed the presidency of Saica Group, succeeding Ramón Alejandro who led the company for 14 years, and becoming the first woman to hold the top position.
![Printweek's top 10 stories alone generated more than 39,000 clicks](/media/bkhjuaof/top-10-hot-topics-most-read.png?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e725419e2630)
Monthly round-up of the biggest stories in print
Sad news from the south coast led June’s ranking of most read stories, which also featured the industry’s election ‘printing error’ trope, the exit of an industry stalwart and details of one group’s...
![(L-R) Verve Display production manager David Blackholly and owner and founder Simon Perkes with the new Oberon](/media/nmcfev24/agfa_verve_oberon_jun24-28.jpg?rxy=0.3977091611394362,0.18545913692510377&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dacbad1733c360)
Verve Display in Agfa double install
Verve Display has taken on two new Agfa wide-format printers to enhance its production capacity and sustainable credentials.
![Firm went into liquidation with a total deficiency of more than £150k](/media/g0zo5cv4/the-insolvency-service-building-graphics.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e7235020aa90)
Nine year ban over Bounce Back Loan
The director of a signage and laser cutting company has been barred after overstating the firm’s turnover for a Bounce Back Loan.
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Sappi advocates for print with Gratkorn revamp
Sappi Europe has made sustainability and security of supply for customers a top priority as the group embarks upon the third phase of a huge modernisation project at its flagship Gratkorn Mill in...
![The new equipment will lower Kemsley mill’s freshwater use significantly](/media/tqppqhzd/ds-smith-kemsley.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1da6a4a87c0bad0)
International Paper spurns Suzano; DS Smith shares jump
Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano has terminated talks to buy American pulp and paper firm International Paper after failing to offer a high enough purchase price.
![(L-R) Harry and Steve Baker with the new pouch maker](/media/2u2eo2ua/harry-and-steve-baker-with-new-pouch-maker.jpg?rxy=0.34496350947069354,0.26149050998558343&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dac9544ca26d40)
BakPac installs second Galaxy Pouching Line
BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has taken delivery of a second Galaxy Packtech pouch maker to continue to expand and increase pouch conversion options...