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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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...
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.
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.