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DS Smith trading in line with expectations in Q3 as box volumes grow
DS Smith said its trading has continued to progress well and in line with its expectations during its Q3 period, with particular growth seen in its box volumes.
Sunak lays out fresh budget measures: reaction
UPDATED: Chancellor Rishi Sunak was delivering his new budget as Printweek’s daily bulletin went to press, and he confirmed widely trailed plans to extend the furlough scheme until the end of...
MBO at Glossop Cartons
The former sales director of packaging manufacturer Glossop Cartons has led a management buyout at the business.
Scot Signs launches new businesses
Scot Signs has launched two new businesses focusing on banner printing and wallpaper production after investing in an HP Latex 1500.
Stannp.com launches real-time mail tracking in UK and US
Direct mail platform Stannp.com has launched a new service that offers its customers full real-time visibility of mail pieces as they pass through the UK and US mail networks.
A1 invests in cyber security and CTP
A1 Security Print has transformed its platemaking operation with new kit from Fujifilm and Screen, and has also achieved the highest rating in a recent certification against cyber attacks.
Overmatter: Champion of print
Overmatter understands that Bridgerton, a drama involving gossip, intrigue and royalty that recently aired on Netflix, has proved really rather popular.
Langley results: Manroland gears up for growing demand
Langley Holdings has reported 2020 results for a “a year like no other”, while its press manufacturing subsidiary Manroland Sheetfed has “opened the taps” and returned to full production in...
February favours long overdue good news
February may be the shortest month, but as our rundown illustrates there was no shortage of big stories and top of the pile by a country mile was some welcome news.
Reach reports on tumultuous year
Media group Reach has made a near-£50m write-down in connection to the closure of two of its print sites, which also involved almost £17m in costs.
Macfarlane acquires protective packaging specialist GWP
Packaging giant Macfarlane Group has acquired GWP Holdings Ltd, the owner of protective packaging manufacturing and distribution business GWP Group.
Point-of-sale boss banned
The boss of a signage and display printer has received a lengthy ban of 10 years after a six-figure false invoicing scandal.
Koenig & Bauer sales beat expectations
Koenig & Bauer expects sales for 2020 to be above prior estimates at €1bn-plus, thanks to accounting changes that have altered the group’s revenue recognition policy.
Revenue and profits up for HP in Q1
HP Inc has reported a positive set of results for Q1, with both its printing and total revenue and profits up year-on-year.
Industry confidence eroded in Q4 with further declines expected
The recovery in the UK printing and printed packaging industry suffered a setback in Q4 and a decline on the volume of orders and output is expected for Q1.