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Dragons’ Den win for eco packaging seed kits
A gardening start-up won £80,000 of investment from BBC show Dragons’ Den investor Sara Davies, founder of hobby supplier Crafter’s Companion, after impressing judges with seed kits encased in...
Tesco buys Paperchase brand
Tesco has purchased the Paperchase brand and related intellectual property, but not its stores.
JICMail up for major media research award
JICMail has been shortlisted for Media Owner/Trade Body of the Year at an awards scheme for media research practitioners across the industry.
Epson sets up new sales channel for industrial machinery
Epson UK has set up a dedicated sales channel for its industrial and label machinery following the appointment of Russell Lambert and Chris Smith as regional account managers.
Adana exhibition opens at St Bride
An exhibition marking 100 years since the founding of Adana opened on Thursday (26 January) and will run to 24 April 2023, with the public invited to join a private view on 9 February.
Alarm bells sound for UK business, but end to crisis in sight
The UK has seen a surge in the number of businesses counted as in critical or significant financial distress, as energy bills, Covid loan repayments, and inflation bite.
New CEO appointed at Vista
Florian Baumgartner has been appointed as the CEO of Cimpress’ Vista arm, assuming the position from Robert Keane, who will retain his roles as chairman of the board and CEO at Cimpress.
SF Taylor expands portfolio with Branding365 deal
Commercial printer and print manager SF Taylor has expanded its offering with the acquisition of promotional product specialist Branding365.
Label Apeel mourns much admired colleague
Label Apeel is mourning the loss of Karen Capey, its business development manager and beloved member of the label specialist’s team who passed away aged just 54.
Stora Enso concludes paper mill sell-off
Stora Enso has found a buyer for its Hylte facility but has decided to retain Anjala mill in Finland.
Heidelberg launches energy efficiency drive
Heidelberg has compared the energy consumption of its latest presses with 1990s models as part of a new energy efficiency campaign.
Xerox 'turns page' on 2022
Xerox has reduced its losses for the full-year on flat sales, but is expecting an improved performance this year.
Datagraphic buys second Bowe inserter to cope with same-day demand
Mailing specialist Datagraphic invested a six figure sum in a Bowe Systec Fusion Cross (24K) inserter, installed in late December, which can process up to 24,000 letters per hour.
Bella Stampa steps up with Colorado install
Online wallpaper specialist Bella Stampa has seen a significant improvement in productivity and quality after investing in a Canon Colorado 1650 printer.
Crown Van Gelder declared bankrupt
Dutch papermaker Crown Van Gelder has gone bankrupt after running out of cash.