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Edale acquired by Canon
Packaging converting equipment manufacturer Edale has been acquired by Canon.

YM workers urged to take up Printing Charity support
The Printing Charity has urged workers left out of pocket by the sudden administration of YM Group’s web division sites to use its support mechanisms as needed.

Smurfit Kappa to exit Russia
Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has decided to exit the Russian market.

EDWPS gears up for expansion with new hires
Eight Days a Week Print Solutions (EDWPS) has expanded its team with the appointment of two senior sales leaders who formerly worked at YM Group.

DMG brings Weekend in-house
DMG Media has started printing Weekend in-house after the collapse of YM Group’s web division forced the media group to pull forward its plans to produce the title on its own presses.

March headlines overtaken by YM and paper woes
One topic unsurprisingly dominates March’s round-up of the most-read articles on printweek.com: the lead up to and subsequent administration of YM Group’s web division businesses. A month of bad news...

Heidelberg adopts 'Power of Color' theme as new CEO takes over
Heidelberg has kicked off its new financial year with a new CEO and a new slogan: “The Power of Color”.

FINAT appeals for European approach to supply chain issues
Label industry body FINAT has sent a letter to the Belgian cabinet taskforce on Agrofood Supply to appeal for a European approach to the current supply chain distortions, in particular the paper...

No word yet from Pricoa on YM web debacle
YM Group backer Pricoa is yet to comment on the collapse of the group's three web offset sites, which were placed into administration yesterday.

Strategic Mailing Partnership appoints new chair
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP), the body that represents mailing and printing houses across the UK, has appointed a new chairperson.

Print Shop Express marks 10 years in business
Weymouth, Dorset-based design, print and signmaking studio Print Shop Express is celebrating 10 years in business.

Administrators take charge at YM web plants
YM Group’s plans to be a dominant player in UK web offset have collapsed into chaos, with FRP Advisory appointed as the administrator of the group's three web division businesses, and staff left...

Koenig & Bauer improves results in 2021
Koenig & Bauer Group (K&B) reported a positive set of results for 2021, despite the difficult backdrop, but said the forecast for 2022 remains challenging.

UPM strike extended again
Strike action at UPM will run for an unprecedented four months, after the Paperworkers’ Union announced a further extension until 30 April.

Bridgepoint returns as latest ITG backer
Bridgepoint Capital has returned for another bite of the Inspired Thinking Group cherry, taking a majority stake in the marketing services business for a second time.