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The Štětí mill is in the Czech Republic. Image: Google Maps

Mondi approves €400m investment in new paper machine

Mondi has approved a €400m (£350m) investment in a new kraft paper machine at its flagship Štětí mill in the Czech Republic.

Firm is an object lesson in the importance of marketing

Tony Williams lauded in new book about Williams Lea

A new book pays tribute to the extraordinary evolution of the Williams Lea business and its transformation under the stewardship of industry pioneer and innovator Tony Williams.

Transcend is expanding its sustainable packaging range

Transcend gains Growth Lending support

Paper straw specialist Transcend Packaging has secured fresh funding from Growth Lending to help the business achieve its goals to expand internationally and  into products.

The first machine conversion at the Oulu site took place in 2021

Stora Enso to invest €1bn in Oulu conversion

Stora Enso is investing around €1bn (£876m) to convert the remaining idle paper machine at its Oulu site in Finland into a high-volume consumer board production line.

Rottenborn: credits team for rising to challenge of difficult business conditions

IP addresses boost Hybrid Software results

Hybrid Software Group has made a multi-million euro gain on the sale of internet addresses.

The company can manufacture 160 million cards per year

PCS rebrands to signify evolution

Card manufacturer and printer PCS has changed its name from Plastic Card Services to Precision Card Services to reflect its evolution and present-day offering.

Shapps: "an enormous honour" to be appointed to new job

Printer takes over as Home Secretary

In an extraordinary turn of events printing company owner Grant Shapps has become the new home secretary.

Agilico CEO Simon Davey now heads up a 475-strong workforce

Agilico closes tenth acquisition

Agilico has closed its biggest acquisition to-date by revenue, headcount, and machines in the field (MIF) after snapping up independent managed print and document management provider Capital Document...

Jussi Pesonen will retire from UPM in 2024

UPM president and CEO to retire

UPM president and CEO Jussi Pesonen has said he will exercise his right to retire from UPM during 2024, in accordance with the terms of his service contract.

Sale of assets on piecemeal basis looks increasingly likely

End-of-the-line looms for Arjowiggins mills

A complete shut down and asset sale now looks the most likely outcome for Arjowiggins’ historic UK paper mills.

Interviewee could have used some real facts and figures

Industry ire over City A.M. interview

Industry business leaders have reacted with incredulity to a City A.M. article featuring an interview with a “management guru” who described the printing industry as being “on the verge of...

(L-R) Ryan Beach and Tom Goetz founded Stickers and That in 2017

Stickers and That to move to former church

Digital and wide-format printer Stickers and That is set to move into a former Zion Methodist church after winning an auction for the now-closed place of worship last month.

Monz (left) with Wassenberg: "The future of Heidelberg is spread across many strong shoulders"

Heidelberg begins search for new CFO

Heidelberg is on the hunt for a new CFO following the surprise news that incumbent Marcus Wassenberg is leaving for pastures new.

The Ricoh Pro TF6251 was installed this summer

Acorn Press secures new contracts with Ricoh install

Commercial printer Acorn Press has significantly expanded its POS services and secured a number of new contracts after taking on new kit from Ricoh.

Webinar: designed to help printers hunt out hidden opportunities

Experts to share insights on unlocking data's potential

Heidelberg UK is hosting a webinar this week that aims to detail how print business leaders can unlock the potential of the frequently overlooked data at their fingertips to drive efficiencies and...