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Agilico opens new energy-efficient office
Agilico has opened a new purpose-built office facility in Team Valley, Gateshead.
Wessex Labels set for liquidation
Food packaging specialist Wessex Labels, which formerly employed around 20 staff, hit trouble during Covid and was placed into administration by its directors in July this year.
Drupa hall plan live and biggest exhibitors revealed
The hall plan for Drupa 2024 has been released on the show’s website, and has confirmed the locations and size of the stands taken by the industry’s biggest manufacturers and suppliers.
FDM wins Doncaster council election contract
FDM has secured the two-year contract to deliver election and electoral documentation for the City of Doncaster Council.
Print Plus UK replaces lighting and looks to solar
Print Plus UK has installed LED lighting across its warehouse as part of an overall energy-saving drive.
Premier Paper becomes exclusive Drytac stockist
Premier Paper Group has been appointed as the exclusive UK and Ireland stockist for Drytac’s wide-format materials.
PET film factory strikes confirmed at Dupont Teijin
Workers have voted to strike at Dupont Teijin Films’ (DTF) Dumfries polymer film plant, with five stoppages planned in late September.
Darlington Cepac strikes intensify after jobs threat
Union Unite has warned packaging company Cepac that it faces legal action if it follows through with redundancy threats at its Darlington site because of ongoing industrial action.
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock agree to merger
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock have now confirmed that they are going to combine to create Smurfit WestRock, a global packaging giant that is expected to deliver “attractive returns for shareholders of...
Baker Labels upgrades with HP Indigo 6K install
Trade label printer Baker Labels has taken on its ninth HP press since 2006 – an Indigo 6k with an inline primer (ILP) unit that will boost the company’s capabilities.
Artisan Signs brings sublimation in-house with Agfa buy
Kettering display specialist Artisan Signs has bought a brand-new Agfa Avinci CX3200 dye-sub printer and Klieverik calender in a bid for growth.
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in merger talks
Packaging giants Smurfit Kappa Group and WestRock, based in Ireland and the US respectively, are discussing a “potential combination” that could lead to the creation of Smurfit WestRock.
Leeds firms move in to new site together following acquisition
Leeds-based print, direct and digital marketing agency Telescope has acquired local specialist communications agency Clearsilver Brand Marketing, with the two businesses now moving in together to new...
Labelexpo Europe set for return next week
The first edition of Labelexpo Europe since 2019 will open its doors at Brussels Expo on Monday (11 September).
CMP (UK) futureproofs with Horizon install
Book printer CMP (UK) has taken on a Horizon HT-300 iCE Trimmer to drive operational efficiencies and support responsive service delivery.