Print buying
Edwardthompson to close after 155 years
A historic North East print firm is set to close its doors after the coronavirus pandemic halved its sales.
Newsquest in Archant merger talks
Newspaper publishing giant Newsquest is in exclusive negotiations with the owners of rival regional news publisher Archant to take over the business, a report claims.
Feldmuehle outlines investment plans
Feldmuehle is set to invest further in its site, based just west of Hamburg, as part of its long-term strategy of further development.
Reports: UPM Pulp negotiations underway
UPDATED: UPM’s negotiations with the Finnish Paperworkers’ Union (Paperiliitto) are now underway for UPM Pulp, with the other UPM businesses expected to follow, according to media reports from...
HP makes Scottish packaging acquisition
HP Inc has acquired Scottish plastic-free bottle manufacturer Choose Packaging to strengthen its sustainable packaging offering.
Despair as UPM strike extended for third time
Printers, print buyers and paper merchants are in despair after UPM announced that strike action at its Finnish mills could be extended for a third time and by a further three weeks – until 12 March.
Tributes paid to Dave Williams
Industry associates have paid tribute to former Pindar technical director Dave Williams, who has died aged 71.
Finat warns on paper strike pressures on supply chain
Finat has warned that the continued union strike “in some Nordic paper mills” is posing severe lead time problems for European label converters.
Precision Proco in Cliftons acquisition and HP Indigo 100K install
Precision Proco Group (PPG) has acquired the trade finishing arm of Cliftons Bookbinders and taken delivery of an HP Indigo 100K at its Dagenham site.
RRD mystery buyer withdraws offer, group suffers cyber attack
The unnamed "strategic buyer" that made an unsolicited non-binding bid to acquire RR Donnelley for $11.50 (£8.48) per share in cash has withdrawn its offer.