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

Ricoh reveals Fespa launch and new inkjet sales lead
Ricoh has revealed it will launch a brand-new direct-to-film (DTF) machine at March’s Fespa Global Print Expo.

Get involved in National Apprenticeship Week, say print trainers
National Apprenticeship Week has kicked off, with a number of print organisations celebrating the crucial role of apprenticeships in print’s future – and encouraging printers to get involved in their...

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

DMG issues notice of redundancy to print site workers, CMA launches probe into proposed JV
DMG Media has issued notices of redundancy to all the workers at its Dinnington and Thurrock sites, in the same week as the CMA announced an official inquiry into its proposed newspaper printing joint...

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.

Sun Chemical adds freight surcharge in Red Sea crisis
Ink and pigment giant Sun Chemical will implement freight surcharges on certain products, the company has said.

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.

Disposable vapes banned, new powers for plain packaging
A new law will ban the sale of disposable vapes, and restrict the flavours, packaging, and display options available to reusable vapes, disrupting a profitable market for some printers.