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Environmental incident at Stora Enso site in Finland
Stora Enso has commented on an environmental incident that was discovered at a group harvesting site in Kainuu, Finland last week and that is being investigated as an aggravated nature conservation...
Poplar Services diversifies with double Ricoh install
St Helens-based Poplar Services Printers has become the first UK firm to install both the Ricoh Pro C9500 and Pro C7500 printers, taking on the pair to power growth through increased print volumes and...
Polar appoints new MD
Polar Group has appointed Christoph Brünner to act as managing director together with Haiko Stüting.
Simon Cooper promoted to head of Onlineprinters online business
Solopress managing director Simon Cooper has been promoted to head of Onlineprinters’ online business, now managing both Solopress and the group’s European online businesses.
Arc advances acquisition ambitions following contract wins
Arc-UK Technologies has revealed it is looking to snap up printing businesses around the UK, as the commercial printer looks to strengthen its geographical reach across the country.
Macfarlane confident despite challenging first half
Macfarlane Group has reported decreases in both its sales and pre-tax profit in its half-year results but said it has responded effectively to a challenging period through various means.
UPM pauses production at Kymi and Kaukas mills
The UPM Kaukas and UPM Kymi pulp mills in Finland will adjust their production temporarily to meet market conditions.
DS Smith launches service for businesses to assess recyclability
DS Smith is rolling out a new service for businesses to evaluate the recyclability levels of their packaging.
TJ Books buys Charlesworth in pre-pack deal
TJ Books has bought Charlesworth’s business and assets from the company’s administrators in a pre-pack deal and has TUPE’d over its 60 staff.
Route 1 launches loyalty scheme for return customers
Route 1 Print, the trade arm of the £58m Bluetree Group, has launched a loyalty scheme offering discounts and rewards to return customers.
Coveris steps up security label production to combat shoplifting surge
Packaging manufacturer Coveris has given a major boost to its UK security label production following the recent rise in retail theft.
Young people consulted on greetings card bereavement messages
Moonpig recently hosted industry professionals and Youth Ambassadors from young people's bereavement charity Winston’s Wish at a special workshop that aimed to address the 'forgotten mourners' of the...
Euro forger arrested
A counterfeiter who printed and sold €8m (£6.82m) worth of fake banknotes across Europe, with another €3m worth ready to go at his Naples-based printing premises has been arrested.
Ballyprint picks Fujifilm for upgrade round
Northern Irish printer Ballyprint has chosen Fujifilm for its latest investment round, installing an Acuity flatbed and Revoria toner press, with sister company Impro due to receive another Revoria in...
Scrap metal start-up launches online portal
Award-winning scrap metal start-up Metaloop has launched Metaloop Portal, a hub that helps printers manage their scrap metal and sell it for as high a price as possible.