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CPMA speaks out on Diageo packaging change implications
The Consumer Packaging Manufacturers Alliance (CPMA) has commented on the potential wider implications on the packaging industry of Diageo’s decision to start phasing out the use of 183 million...
Sylvamo brings in rights plan as industry awaits Russia update
Paper manufacturer Sylvamo has instigated a ‘poison pill’ Shareholder Rights Plan after a big private equity business gained a substantial stake.
Donegal returns to digital roots with Landa role
Steve Donegal has joined Landa Digital Printing as its new regional sales manager for the UK and Ireland.
Mondi confirms Russian exit
Mondi has confirmed that it plans to divest its Russian operations because of the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Full-year sales and orders up for Heidelberg
Heidelberg achieved its own forecast for sales and EBITDA margin in the financial year 2021/22 and returned to profitability, according to unaudited preliminary results.
Bluetree separates mask wing
Bluetree Group has implemented a new corporate structure and holding company to reflect the new shape of the business since it began making surgical masks.
THEMPC opens UK digital print studio and European ops hub
THEMPC has opened a digital printing studio, production facility and warehouse in Hampshire and an operations hub in Munich, Germany that will support its EU customers.
War speeds Koenig & Bauer plans to expand in-house power generation
Koenig & Bauer has reduced its Q1 losses on sales that were slightly down on 2021, while flagging that ongoing supply chain uncertainties meant it could not provide a reliable forecast for the full...
MBA Group ups capacity with fourth Fusion Cross
MBA Group has taken on a fourth Bowe Systec Fusion Cross high speed inserter from Bowe UK to further increase its capacity.
Tesco steers customers towards online statements
Tesco plans to send out Clubcard statements by email rather than post from next month “to help save paper” – although there is an option for customers to opt back in to printed communications.
Fordingbridge brings die-cutting in-house with Vivid install
Fordingbridge Print has taken on a VeloBlade Volta 69+ digital die-cutting system from Vivid Laminating Technologies to bring die-cutting in-house.
Company financial distress levels rise
There was a 19% increase in the number of companies in critical financial distress in the first quarter of 2022, according to new research.
Industry awaits Walstead decision on what's next for YM web kit
Walstead’s deal to buy at least seven web offset presses from the collapsed YM web division has resulted in feverish industry speculation about what happens next.
Lecta to up prices on specialty grades
Lecta will increase prices on all of its specialty paper grades by 8% to 10% from next month.
Spandex unifies group under single brand
Spandex has introduced a new logo to reflect the evolution of the business while also unifying its brand across all group companies in Europe and Australia.