Print buying

Smith (L) with Little: "I am excited to be taking the business into new markets"

MBO at Advanced Dynamics

A management buyout has taken place at automated filling and packaging machinery manufacturer Advanced Dynamics.

Microsoft's Xbox is part of long-standing brand protection relationship

De La Rue extends Microsoft deal

De La Rue’s Authentication business has extended its long-standing relationship with key client Microsoft after renewing its contract with the tech giant.

The new Titanium in operation at Hampton Printing's Bristol factory

Hampton Printing grows short-run packaging and prototyping

Hampton Printing has expanded its production capabilities with an investment in large-format cutting and printing equipment from International Graphic Supplies (IGS) and Epson.

Domtar makes a wide range of paper products

Domtar set to be acquired

Canadian group Paper Excellence is set to acquire the much larger US-headquartered papermaker Domtar.

Holt: new revenue streams are showing great promise

MBO at Plastic Card Services

Co-founder Tim Holt has become the sole owner of Plastic Card Services (PCS) following an MBO at the Macclesfield firm.

Macfarlane Group has completed two acquisitions so far this year

Macfarlane Group ahead of last year in trading update

Packaging giant Macfarlane Group has reported sales in the first quarter 15% ahead of the same period in 2020.

CCM wants to invest in a products-based business with a B2C model

CCM to invest in a local business

CCM Group is offering its investment and a major marketing campaign to a local products-based business.

Lenzing specialises in recycled papers

Lenzing flags upcoming price increase

Lenzing Papier has joined a raft of other paper makers in announcing a price increase.

April showered with price rises and exits

While the reopening of non-essential retail and outdoor hospitality was warmly received as a keystone in the industry’s ongoing recovery, April’s headlines were largely dominated by less welcome news.

The Zanders mill is near Cologne in Germany

End of the line for historic papermaker

Zanders Paper has gone into liquidation after attempts to save the business via a financial restructure proved unsuccessful.