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Sheeting capacity was 45,000 tonnes

UK mill is Boardlink's biggest trade creditor

Unsecured creditors of Boardlink were owed more than £1.5m, with the firm’s biggest substrate supplier also its largest trade creditor.

Uncertain geopolitical conditions

Heidelberg sees performance boost with rising orders after efficiency drive

After a tough start to the 2024/25 financial year, Heidelberg reported a stable finish to the period with rising orders and a steady EBITDA margin.

Investments driving sales

Alpha Colour boosts digital and embellishment capabilities

Gloucestershire-based Alpha Colour Printers is attracting fresh interest with a new neon offering, while an SBL spend is set to boost foiling for the firm.

Limited forward visibility

Koenig & Bauer cautiously optimistic despite 'subdued' start to 2025

German manufacturer Koenig & Bauer has reported an uplift in orders and a positive outlook for 2025 in its Q1 figures, despite contraction in revenue and profits.

David Stirling: proven track record in materials.
In line with expectations

James Cropper releases full year trading update

In a trading update for the 2025 financial year, ending on 29 March, Cumbrian manufacturing group James Cropper reported marginally lower group revenue than last year.

Spain next year

Fespa relaunches Print Census; reveals 2026 host city

Fespa has announced the relaunch of its Print Census, involving a new and more frequent approach to gathering and sharing vital industry intelligence with its members.

Baring everything

UFabrik hails CarbonQuota programme

UFabrik (3.2-A40) has announced its progressive engagement with sustainability consultancy CarbonQuota, to validate its product portfolio through a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) programme.

The Fespa board cut the ribbon to officially open the show
Occupying eight halls at Messe Berlin

Fespa opens doors for 2025 expo

The 2025 edition of Fespa Global Print Expo has opened its doors at Messe Berlin, with a new Fespa president appointed at the bustling opening ceremony.

Ownership transition halted

Changes at Dayfold

Dayfold managing director Del Simmons will leave the firm at the end of this month, with his MBO plans scuppered in the wake of challenging trading conditions.

Aztec Labels' new unit will be dedicated to high-volume label work
New 930sqm unit nearing completion

Aztec Labels makes 10th Nilpeter order for new site expansion

Aztec Labels has made its 10th Nilpeter purchase, with delivery of a secondhand Nilpeter FB-3300 flexo press imminent at its recently completed second site just a few hundred metres from its main...

The new site is located at the Bingswood Industrial Estate in Whaley Bridge
Customer demand increasing

A4 Laser Labels expands with larger site and kit investment

Self-adhesive labels manufacturer and printer A4 Laser Labels has relocated three miles over to new, larger premises to support its continued growth and increased demand for its products.

Price rises in US 'to at least partially offset' costs

Cimpress withdraws guidance due to Trump's tariffs

Cimpress has withdrawn its financial guidance for 2025 due to uncertainty caused by the tariff environment instigated by US president Donald Trump.

The Paper division is at the centre of James Cropper’s transformation strategy
Proceeds to be invested in growth strategy

James Cropper sells some specialist IP

James Cropper has sold some of its non-core intellectual property in a deal that could eventually be worth as much as €4.2m (£3.8m).

Making changes to limit tariff impact in US

Epson print wing benefits from increased printhead demand

Full-year profits at Epson have exceeded expectations on the back of favourable exchange rates and a boom in sales of some of its products.

Performa Nova is available in grammages from 200-315gsm
Junnikkala deal done

Stora Enso completes acquisition; launches new folding boxboard

Stora Enso has completed the acquisition of Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala.