Companies & suppliers
Hubergroup acquired by Indian consortium
A consortium of Mavco Investments and Avenue Capital Group have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hubergroup in a strategic move for global growth.
PixFile introduces new PDF Editor
PixFile has launched its new PDF Editor, a tool designed to streamline PDF management, generate print predictable files, and increase productivity for users in the printing and advertising industries.
Potts Print ups capacity with Moll install
Potts Print has taken on a Vantage 720 folder gluing line from Moll to help with its capacity and reduce the company’s lead times.
Royal Mail cuts losses, but NI increase casts cloud
Sales are up and losses have been significantly reduced at Royal Mail – but an expected £120m increase in costs due to the upcoming National Insurance hike has resulted in a £134m impairment charge at...
Metsä Board progresses with €60m mill upgrade
Metsä Board is advancing with an investment to modernise its Simpele folding boxboard mill in Finland, aimed at further enhancing product quality, production efficiency, and reducing the carbon...
Company insolvencies fall in England and Wales
New government data has found that, after seasonal adjustment, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales fell by 10% in October 2024 compared to the previous month, although...
Koenig & Bauer and Actega renew partnership
The development partnership between Koenig & Bauer and Actega will continue into the future after the two companies agreed to extend their partnership for another three years.
X-Rite acquires Colorware
X-Rite Incorporated has acquired Dutch company Colorware, a producer of colour management software for the production of printed goods and packaging.
Industry saw growth and confidence boost in Q3
The pace of growth in output and orders picked up in Q3 as the UK’s printing and printed packaging industry benefitted from a previously delayed boost in confidence materialising in the third quarter...
Kodak reports on Q3, lauds plates ruling
Kodak boss Jim Continenza has described the recent decision to impose hefty tariffs on some printing plates imported into the US as “an important win” for the business.