Business
While the Printweek Awards finalists deservedly took centre stage in our February & March ‘Shortlist issue’, the issue was crammed as ever with a smorgasbord of insightful business and technology long reads and snappy news roundups...
Our briefings take a look at the much-vaunted packaging opportunity and we also share 10 top tips on navigating the paper supply crunch.
DecoNetwork partners with The Magic Touch on DTF
DecoNetwork has partnered with The Magic Touch to offer a selection of garment transfer templates and process guidelines for the new direct-to-film (DTF) transfer process.
Chatham Asset Management completes RRD buy
Chatham Asset Management has finally completed its acquisition of R.R. Donnelley, with affiliates of Chatham acquiring the business for $10.85 (£8.10) per share in cash.
Sun Chemical to implement energy surcharges
Sun Chemical will implement energy surcharges across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed, and screen inks, coatings, consumables, and adhesives in Europe, Middle East, and Africa,...
Stora to divest Kvarnsveden to battery specialist
Stora Enso has signed a letter of intent to divest its Kvarnsveden site in Sweden to sustainable battery cell supplier Northvolt.
JICMail data finds mail drove store footfall over Christmas
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q4 2021, a period that saw the digital effects of mail exposure continue to grow, with the channel twice as effective at...
Vism CEO calls on industry for Ukraine support
The CEO of graphics and signage installation workflow software provider Vism has called on the industry to support the Ukrainian army as Russian forces reached Ukraine capital Kyiv today (25...
RRD stockholders approve Chatham deal
RR Donnelley’s stockholders have approved the company’s planned sale to Chatham Asset Management.
Macfarlane reports revenue and profit leap
Macfarlane Group achieved strong growth in 2021, with its revenue up by over a quarter and pre-tax profit jumping by 50%, well ahead of the previous year and better than market expectations.
Stora to examine feasibility of converting idle Oulu machine
Stora Enso is starting a feasibility study for the possible conversion of an idle paper machine at its Oulu mill in Finland for a high-volume consumer board line.