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The first machine conversion at the Oulu site took place in 2021
Supporting Oulu investment

Stora Enso supports growth with major funding agreement

Stora Enso has signed a new €435m (£372m) bilateral loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support growth in renewable, fibre-based consumer packaging board.

Gray (right with Hewitt): "We've had to transform the business from bottom to top, inside and out"
Long-serving staff in limbo

Charlesworth Press in administration

Administrators have been appointed at H Charlesworth & Co – which trades as Charlesworth Press – just eight weeks after the business merged with TJ Books.

Coveris' new Miraflex II is capable of up to 500m/min
25% increase in HD print for Burnley site

Coveris brings in new HD Miraflex press

Sustainable packaging company Coveris has taken delivery of a brand-new Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) Miraflex II eight-colour press at its Burnley factory, just months after buying a new 10-colour...

High profile work for major brands

Nirvana CPH gains B Corp accreditation

Nirvana CPH is celebrating after achieving B Corp certification for its creative production services.

Monks: "We can manage a lot more short-run work"
Features advanced automation for fast setup

Printworks enhances finishing with Horizon folder buy

Printworks has taken on a Horizon AFC-564AKT folder to ensure its finishing remains fast and responsive.

100,000 more shares for AlternInvest

Koenig & Bauer shareholder increases holding

One of Koenig & Bauer’s long-term core shareholders has increased its holding in the German press manufacturer.

(L-R) Agfa's James Argent and Freestyle Designs' Jayson Godridge
Anapurna Ciervo H3200 installed

Freestyle Designs in Agfa UK first install

Freestyle Designs has become the first UK customer of the new Agfa Anapurna Ciervo H3200, which was launched at Fespa in Amsterdam earlier this year.

Spencer (fifth from right): the deal strengthens RMC's offering
Completed in late July

RMC Digital boosts market position with HB modular sign acquisition

Wide-format trade firm RMC Digital has acquired the Modular Sign System (MSS) division of Warwickshire signage and display specialist Workshop2.

Epson apologised for any inconvenience and concern
Servers accessed have been isolated

Epson tackling systems breach

Some of Epson’s systems in East Asia have been accessed by an unauthorised third party.

Color Insider includes ‘freemium’ option for limited content and basic palette building
Supports research and inspiration

Pantone launches new colour trends tool

Pantone has launched a new colour intelligence and forecasting tool that integrates with its Pantone Connect system.

Camacho has worked at Walstead for nearly eight years
Will depart in next few months

Walstead EU boss to leave group

Walstead’s recently appointed CEO for its EU operations has decided to leave the business, in a surprise move that comes just two months after he took up the new role.

Willington has developed a bespoke production process
Air fresheners perfected

Young entrepreneur finds sweet smell of success

A niche print business set up by an apprentice who completed his print qualification in double quick time has been recognised in a business awards scheme.

QPS Print has picked up two secondhand Colorado 1650s, and expects it may buy another next year
“No-brainer” install

QPS Print picks up second Colorado

Stoke-on-Trent wide-format firm QPS Print has installed a second Canon Colorado 1650 roll-to-roll printer, with director Russ Fairweather calling the decision a “no-brainer”.

Participants can choose from eight seminar sessions and masterclasses
Overview of Drupa tech

Ricoh to host second annual Print Evolution Live event

Ricoh’s Print Evolution Live event will return for its second outing in October and aims to showcase some of the new print technologies as seen at Drupa in Düsseldorf earlier this year.

Hutton (R): Fespa UK has been a driving force in improving wide-format sustainability
Wide-format body strengthens team

Fespa UK brings sustainability whizz Jon Hutton on board

Jon Hutton has officially joined the Fespa UK team, after working with the association for three years as an independent advisor.