Companies & suppliers

Heidelberg cuts costs amid weak economic climate

Heidelberg has stuck with its forecasts for the full-year despite a “significantly weaker” Q3, with the manufacturer bringing in short-time working at some sites as a result.

Baker: Indigo 200K will help the business grow at a faster rate

BakPac supports growth with HP Indigo 200K install

BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has invested in an HP Indigo 200K digital press as part of a broader £3m expansion strategy.

Alden: Strategy builds a stronger foundation for future growth

PrintIQ optimises ops to better support global customers

Print MIS developer PrintIQ has created three regional operations groups to give its global customers faster and more focused local market support.

The building features a detached industrial unit with office accommodation. Image: Ryden

Roberts Graphics takes on additional unit

Used printing machinery supplier Roberts Graphics has taken on an additional building in Castleford, West Yorkshire just two days after the previous tenant departed.

King: "This enables us to simplify our portfolio"

Mondi completes $5m Canadian acquisition

Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber for a total consideration of $5m USD (£3.98m).

Challenge Packaging is based near Hailsham in East Sussex. Image: Google Maps

Logson Group acquires Challenge Packaging

Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired Sussex-based corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer Challenge Packaging.

UPM reports on 2023

UPM has reported on a “very challenging” 2023 that saw its sales fall and operating profits more than halved.

Stora Enso: logistical challenges in Q2

Stora Enso profit improvement drive could see 1,000 job losses

Stora Enso has initiated a new profit improvement programme targeting annualised €80m (£68.2m) improvement of its operational EBIT that it said could lead to a potential reduction of approximately...

(L-R) Komori UK's Gareth Wheeldon, Tom Baker and Chris Rigden

Komori UK strengthens finishing with Bograma partnership

Komori has expanded its partnership with Swiss company Bograma, enhancing its finishing portfolio with comprehensive selling, service, and parts support in the UK and Ireland.

Hewitson (L): The investment is testament to the confidence we have in our service

Reproflex3 ups corrugated pre-press capability

Pre-press service provider Reproflex3 has invested £500,000 in expanding its corrugated packaging pre-press capabilities, including the building of a 280sqm studio expansion.