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Atkinson: "This acquisition gives us a breadth of additional customers to bring on stream"

Macfarlane Group acquires Armagrip

Macfarlane Group has acquired industrials sector packaging provider Armagrip to further strengthen its business in the north of England.

Oswald: long career at Mondi

Mondi begins search for new CEO

Mondi chief executive Peter Oswald is leaving the business in what is viewed as a surprise move.

Jones: "This was just a really nice fit"

The Specialist Works acquires Connections platform

Independent media agency The Specialist Works has acquired Exact Media’s North American-based e-commerce inserts and sampling marketplace Connections.

MyBobst provides real-time stock information, delivery times and pricing

Bobst launches customer web portal

A new web portal offering Bobst customers in the UK and Ireland access to fast, simple and convenient parts and service online ordering has just gone live.

Juery: keen to get to grips with new role

Agfa appoints new CEO

Agfa has appointed a new CEO at what the board described as “a decisive moment” for the group.

CPG is understood to be in administration. Image: Google Maps

CPG administration confirmed

Tonbridge-based printer CPG Brand Communications, which is registered as Colour Print Ltd, has fallen into administration this week, it has been confirmed.

Lores: proposal undervalues HP and "is not a basis for discussion"

HP rebuffs latest Xerox approach

HP has issued a blunt response to Xerox’s latest approach, reiterating its position that Xerox’s hostile takeover proposal significantly undervalues HP.

Consumers struggle to understand terms like ‘bio-based’, ‘compostable’ and ‘biodegradable’ when it comes to plastic

Plastic packaging action confusing consumers

Swapping out plastic packaging for alternatives is confusing consumers and even having detrimental environmental effects, according to a new report on the grocery sector.

EFI Connect will feature a keynote ‘fireside chat’ between Jacobson (pictured) and Guy Gecht

Future focus for EFI Connect 2020

Workflow management, digital integration and growth marketing strategies will feature in the EFI Connect conference in Las Vegas later this month.

 The MBO B30 has joined two existing MBO folders at Deltor

Deltor ups speed and quality with MBO and Palamides investment

Deltor Communications has taken on an MBO B30 folder and a Palamides Delta 703 automatic stacking delivery system to increase its productivity and quality.

Seaford (pictured at the Printweek Awards): "I’ll now be more involved in the future of the business"

MRP kicks off 2020 with new sales director

Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has promoted its sales manager to sales director as it looks set for further growth and investment this year.

The High Court halted industrial action at Royal Mail in November

CWU updates on Royal Mail dispute

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has updated on its dispute with Royal Mail, after it responded to a video posted by the postal operator last week.

End of the line for historic print firm

Long-established Thomas Loughlin (Liverpool) is shutting down after almost 130 years in business.

Rocket Exhibition Services has been in business for 10 years

Rocket rebrands to highlight exhibition expertise

Rocket Print & Promotions has rebranded in order to place clearer focus on its specialism and expertise in exhibition services.

A three-day workshop was run at the Lincoln College of Art and Design

The Printing Charity expands bookbinding training initiative

The Printing Charity has expanded its training initiative with Designer Bookbinders to include a unit on codex bookbinding following a successful pilot.