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Beware the auditor
Jo Francis ventures down a time-sucking YouTube wormhole for the greater good.
![Clough: "I am committed to continuing the success that Neil has built at Propack"](/media/kzrduzhv/jason-clough-managing-director-of-propack-2.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e7232e0a2a30)
MBO at Propack
Propack founder and CEO Neil Lloyd has retired from the business, which has been purchased in a management buyout by managing director Jason Clough.
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Apprintable continues investment with Morgana spend
London-based print and design specialist Apprintable has invested in a Morgana Systems BM4050 bookletmaker, complete with VFX dual bin feeder, and an EBA Ideal 56 guillotine.
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Lecta revenue and EBITDA soars
Lecta has reported bumper increases in revenue and EBITDA for 2022 and turned a pre-tax loss last year into a pre-tax profit.
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DS Smith reports strong profit growth
DS Smith has reported strong growth in its profitability and financial performance in line with its expectations in a pre-close trading update.
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Koenig & Bauer and SEE reveal strategic partnership
Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) and Koenig & Bauer have signed a non-binding letter of intent to expand their strategic partnership for digital printing machines.
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Arjo brand deals revealed
Antalis snapped up the Arjowiggins brands and stock for a seven-figure sum, Printweek can reveal.
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IPIA visits No 10 to advocate for print
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) visited No 10 Downing Street earlier this month where its chair, Charles Rogers, met with two special advisors to the prime minister as part of the...
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Swanline Group enhances gluing and taping
Swanline Group has increased its gluing and taping capacity after taking delivery of a Lamina 2200 GL Gluer.
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Texo Trade Services to highlight green launches at Fespa
Texo Trade Services (TTS) will be demonstrating its green credentials at Fespa Global Print Expo in Munich next month, including a new textile recycling service and several new green products.