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Pro Carton hires industry big hitter to take it to the next level
Pro Carton has appointed a new general manager, a seasoned industry big hitter, following the retirement of Tony Hitchin last month after five years in the role.
Essentra refocuses, packaging ops likely to be sold off
Essentra plans to become a “pure play” components business, meaning its Filters and Packaging divisions are likely to be sold off.
ACA subsidiary shuttered
Directors at ACA Group have put part of the business into liquidation due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ending of the furlough scheme.
Whittington Moor expands capacity with Horizon spend
Commercial printer Whittington Moor Printing has installed a Horizon StitchLiner MK III to increase its production capacity and enhance its service delivery.
DS Smith boss calls for recycling reform
DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts has called for the UK’s fragmented recycling systems to be standardised – and for there to be separate collections for paper and card – in order to plug a recycling gap that...
Xaar's 3D sale is approved
Xaar shareholders have approved the firm’s plans to sell its stake in 3D printing business Xaar 3D.
Print Hackathon seeks future-proofing ideas
The European Graphic Arts Hackathon, set for next week, is inviting teams to submit ideas that will help shape the future of the print and graphic arts sector.
Bakergoodchild alters shift pattern amid business refocus
Bakergoodchild has changed its shift pattern to increase its flexibility and gone back to basics with a repositioned business mantra.
Post-press innovator mourned
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Former Watkiss Automation chairman and post-press innovator Chris Watkiss has died aged 89.
The Flow Group acquires The Personal Print Portal
Direct mail and fulfilment specialist The Flow Group has acquired SAAS (software as a service) platform print management company The Personal Print Portal (TPPP).
CS Labels acquired by Belgian group
CS Labels has been acquired by expanding Belgium-headquartered labels and packaging specialist Asteria Group.
Marketing budgets grow strongly in Q3
Total UK marketing budgets have increased at the strongest rate since Q2 2017 according to new research, with growth seen in two of the categories that encompass print advertising.
Prinovis reshapes to cut operating costs
Prinovis UK is moving from 24/7 to 24/5 operation – but with the option to scale back up at peak periods – as part of a restructure following the loss of the DMG Media supplements last month.
Virtual Printweek roundtable set for tomorrow
Printweek is hosting a virtual round table on Friday 22 October where five business leaders will discuss the pros and cons of diversifying or doubling down and focusing on your core offering.
Rutters UK supports increasing demand with Colorado buy
Rutters UK has installed a Canon Colorado 1650 to help it keep pace with its continued business growth.