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Coloreel raises nearly £6m to support expansion
Swedish firm Coloreel, which specialises in patented technology for the digital dyeing of textile thread on-demand, has raised SEK 70m (£5.88m) in a private placement to existing and new shareholders...
Sound Control Services ups capabilities with Vutek install
Soundproofing specialist Sound Control Services has attracted new work opportunities after investing in an EFI Vutek Pro 32r.
Flather becomes Master and Bird steps up at Kolbus
The Stationers’ Company has elected what is believed to be its first Master from the print machinery supplier fraternity as it inches closer to unveiling the £7.5m revamp of Stationers’ Hall.
NPS owners acquire healthcare business in strategic move
The owners of print and design firm Newcastle Print Solutions Group (NPS) have added a healthcare business to its growing group after its print clients called on the pair to help them source PPE...
Adare SEC extends Allianz contract
Adare SEC has been awarded a “long-term” contract extension with Allianz to continue to support the insurance giant on its digital transformation journey.
Cactus Graphics launches from Buckland family heritage
A new business that specialises in wide-format printing has been launched from the heritage of Buckland Media Group, after it ceased trading following the retirement of its co-owners.
Stika invests for the future
Stika has completed a £100,000 wide-format reequip to support its diversification and growth plans across its core B2C and B2B markets.
Print Plus UK enhances finishing with Guangya spend
Print Plus UK has continued its investment drive after taking on a Guangya B1 foiler/die-cutter.
Howard Hunt administration extended to 2023
The administration of the Howard Hunt group of companies has been extended again, due to unresolved matters including more than £1m in directors’ loans that remain outstanding.
US group makes Ultimate purchase
ProAmpac has made its fourth UK acquisition of the year as it looks to continue its private equity-backed push into the European market.
Herbert Walkers doubles foiling capacity with Bobst spend
Packaging and greetings cards specialist Herbert Walkers has doubled its capacity for foil finishes after investing in a new Bobst foiling machine.
Duncan Print Group acquires Bridger Packaging
Duncan Print Group has acquired fellow Hertfordshire business Bridger Packaging to support its strategy to grow its packaging business to £10m annual sales.
DS Smith appoints new UK recycling MD
DS Smith has appointed a new UK managing director for recycling, who will be responsible for helping the company’s UK customers to reduce waste and increase recycling rates.
BCQ revamps litho offering
BCQ Group is poised to step up to A1 as part of its post-Covid growth strategy in a circa £1m spend, the centerpiece of which is its first non-Heidelberg litho press in its 45-year history.
HH goes Dutch with latest buy
HH Global has made a strategic buy on the continent with the acquisition of PaperChainManagement and PrintMediaServices.