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Latest Smithers analysis

Packaging and labels to prove key growth area

Packaging and label print will be the sole industry vertical to enjoy substantial growth over the next four years, according to fresh analysis from market intelligence firm Smithers.

The programme is open to a range of STEM professionals, including engineers and technical experts
Placements available at various sites

Saica UK and STEM Returners partner on return-to-work initiative

International packaging manufacturer Saica Group has partnered with return-to-work specialist STEM Returners to launch a new 12-week employment programme, as a part of its diversity action plan.

Onboard Corrugated manufactures a wide variety of fluted board substrates
Strong organic growth at firm

Onboard Corrugated sold to Eren

Onboard Corrugated has been acquired by Turkish paper and board manufacturer Eren via its Dutch surrogate, Nova Paper.

Fluorescent pink added

One Digital brightens up printroom with new Iridesse

Brighton commercial printer One Digital has installed a new Xerox Iridesse fitted with fluorescent pink to update its print room and gear up for growth.

Defra will host a PackUK launch session at Packaging Innovations in February
"An exciting leap forward"

Administrator launched for packaging EPR scheme

PackUK, a new scheme administrator launched by the government to help businesses reduce packaging usage and promote more sustainable alternatives, was launched yesterday (21 January).

Cubiquity’s overall EcoVadis score increased from 71 to 84 out of 100. Image: Cubiquity
Reflects commitment to sustainability

Cubiquity awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating

Cubiquity has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company in the top 1% of businesses globally assessed for sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Suppliers and authors left in lurch

Unbound restructures in face of cashflow issues

Crowdfunding publisher Unbound has left suppliers, investors and freelancers unpaid after failing to meet fundraising targets in 2024, according to a report from The Bookseller.

UK orders are being transferred to Solopress
Group efficiency boost

Onlineprinters UK customers transition to Solopress

Solopress has said that all Onlineprinters.co.uk customers will soon transition to Solopress, aligning with the group’s strategy to streamline its operations, enhance its efficiency, and prioritise...

Reach: all six print sites still operating
Strong trading reported

Reach shares leap following positive Q4

Reach has said its trading in Q4 was “strong” and, as a result, it now expects to deliver results ahead of current market expectations for the full year – causing its share price to jump.

Ancient House: focus on EBITDA, not turnover
Trade creditors owed over £2.5m

Ancient House Press shortfall revealed

Ancient House Press, which went into liquidation last week, had an estimated deficiency of more than £4.6m according to filings at Companies House.

The Tako board mill is located in the centre of the city of Tampere. Image: Google Maps
Could impact 215 jobs

Metsä Board plans to close Tako mill and enhance Kyro mill

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is planning to close its Tako board mill while improving the efficiency of its Kyro board mill and has launched change negotiations at both mills and related...

The new Liyu prints up to 120sqm/hr
Handles two 1.6m rolls simultaneously

Henderson Print ramps up speed with dual-roll Liyu

Henderson Print, the print arm of retail investment company and Spar supermarket owner Henderson Group, has ramped up production since installing a Liyu Platinum Hybrid Q3XL 3.2m printer.

Amira Bouchiba started at Durst UK this month. Image: Durst UK
"Unique combination of industry knowledge"

Durst UK expands customer support with new strategic appointment

Durst UK has taken on Amira Bouchiba as its new UKI software and application specialist in a strategic move.

The main phone number for Ancient House currently cuts off. Image: Google Maps
"Steady decline in sales"

Ancient House in liquidation

Ipswich web and sheetfed printer Ancient House Press has entered liquidation, only a month after its owner told Printweek that the business was undergoing a corporate restructure.

Micropress will be the first UK company to install the XL 106-8P seen at Drupa 2024

Micropress orders UK’s first Drupa 2024 Speedmaster XL 106-8P

Micropress will take delivery of the UK’s first Dupa 2024 model of the Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8P on 31 March 2025, complete with an array of optional extras first seen at Drupa 2024.