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Noosh: complementary extension of HH's own offering

HH swoops on Noosh

HH Global has made another substantial acquisition with the takeover of marketing execution platform Noosh.

Mercer: passionate about his business and his responsibilities to staff

Philtone co-founder mourned

Industry friends and colleagues are mourning Philtone Litho co-founder Phil Mercer, who died suddenly earlier this month.

PM2 at Shotton will be converted by new owner Eren

New era to begin at Shotton mill

UPM has confirmed that newsprint production has ceased at its Shotton mill on Deeside, ahead of the mill’s conversion under its new owner.

Furlonger, left, with YesGo founder and CEO Nizam Appas

Indian pre-media firm opens for UK business

SGO, the packaging repro services arm of the Chennai-headquartered pre-media training firm YesGo, has opened an office in the UK as it sets its sights on growing its business here and in Europe.

The Lombardi Synchroline 530 offers 530mm-wide print capability

Weber takes Lombardi press in first for Evolve

Weber Packaging Solutions has installed the first Lombardi Converting Machinery flexo label line from Evolve since it became the Italian manufacturer's exclusive UK supplier.

Injuries sustained by the employee could have been prevented

Firm fined after health and safety breach

A paper recycling company has been fined £75,000 after a worker sustained multiple injuries after falling through a moving conveyor.

Moo: aiming to leave a lasting, positive brand impression

Moo enters drinkware market

Moo has launched its first ‘non paper’ product, in the form a characteristically luxe customisable water bottle.

Medienhaus Aachen publishes the Aachener Zeitung newspaper

Mediahuis eyeing German expansion with takeover talks

A Belgian media group that owns the Belfast Telegraph and news titles in Ireland is in talks over a possible takeover of a German publisher as it looks to expand its footprint into the country.

Hailsham News is being printed by a national newsprinter

Online news site latest to launch print title

A local news title is set to produce its first print-run this week after its editor saw a surge in online traffic and local advertisers.

The Durst P5 350 HS can reach a maximum speed of 700sqm/hr

Durst to host trio of firsts at Fespa

Durst’s Fespa presence in Amsterdam next month will include its first joint appearance with Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, which it acquired a majority stake in last year.

Whistl is planning to graduate 100 recruits in the first year

Whistl to train next generation of HGV drivers

Whistl has launched the Whistl Driver Academy to invest, train, and develop the next generation of HGV drivers for its expanding business.

Plenz: “ideally placed” to lead the commercialisation drive

Actega snaps up Plenz

Former Heidelberg executive Stephan Plenz has taken up a new role at Actega Metal Print.

(L-R) Reproflex3 co-founders Trevor Lowes & Andrew Hewitson

Reproflex3 expands global reach with Opti-flex acquisition

UK-headquartered flexo pre-press group Reproflex3 has acquired New Zealand pre-press supplier Opti-flex.

Phillips: in an uncertain world a buyer can offer certainty

Business expert: end of support schemes likely to fuel M&A

Print bosses have been urged to consider their options carefully with the end of the furlough scheme looming and government-backed loans requiring repayment.

New Print Media Center spans 6,500sqm of exhibition space

Heidelberg readies Innovation Week

Heidelberg is readying an online customer event for next month, with the theme of “always a step ahead”.