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Customark continues acquisition-based growth streak
Acquisitive label printing firm Customark has continued a string of purchases with the acquisition of Charnwood Label Craft (CLC) in early August, and sister companies Kingsbury Screens and Industrial...
Activists vandalise Kite Packaging site for second time
Kite Packaging’s site in Kent has been damaged for a second time by activists from Palestine Action.
UK outdoor advertiser doubles billboard portfolio
UK outdoor advertising host 75Media has acquired 595 new roadside paper billboards, doubling its billboard portfolio and leapfrogging competitors to become the UK’s second-largest roadside billboard...
DS Smith updates on trading as IP deal remains on track
DS Smith has issued a trading update in respect of the period since 1 May 2024 while confirming that its “combination” with International Paper remains on track.
Insolvencies, departures, closures, and criminal activity – print’s toughest month
If our most-read listicle is anything to go by, then August must be in the running for print’s cruellest month in 2024 because, much like with the UK summer, sunshine was in short supply.
Luxury automotive wall art business celebrates milestone
Online-only direct-to-consumer luxury car prints business Limited100 is celebrating serving its 400th customer since launching four years ago.
Pet firm payout over packaging waste
A company specialising in pet accessories and treats has paid more than £66,000 to charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations for over 20 years.
New CEO begins first week at Flint Group
Consumables giant Flint Group has appointed a restructuring expert as its new CEO.
Service Graphics fires up print hubs with Konica Minolta kit
Service Graphics has begun to roll out Konica Minolta machinery across its UK network of print hubs, following the firm’s shift to a spoke-and-hub model in 2023.
Stahl acquires packaging coatings manufacturer
Dutch coatings manufacturer Stahl has agreed to acquire Weilburger Graphics, a German manufacturer of varnishes, inks and adhesives.
IPIA launches landmark research project at conference
The IPIA used its Annual Conference yesterday (29 August) to launch its new national print research and advocacy project, ‘A New Narrative for Print’.
Data director handed maximum ban
The director of a purported data business has received a maximum possible ban after making multiple fraudulent claims for Covid-related business support.
ePS acquires EPMS
eProductivity Software (ePS) has acquired American MIS specialist Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS).
Clinical Print Finishers upgrades vision inspection system
Miniature print finishing specialist Clinical Print Finishers (CPF) has upgraded its pharmaceutical code readers with a pair of brand-new vision systems, from an undisclosed manufacturer.
HP revenue climbs in Q3
HP has reported that its sales for Q3 were up year-on-year, although revenue in its Printing division was down.