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Smurfit Kappa merger with WestRock secures clearances
Smurfit Kappa has revealed that all outstanding regulatory clearances which were a condition to closing the previously announced “combination” with WestRock have now been obtained, with the deal...
Nine year ban over Bounce Back Loan
The director of a signage and laser cutting company has been barred after overstating the firm’s turnover for a Bounce Back Loan.
Ricoh and Toshiba Tec name their JV
Ricoh and Toshiba Tec have completed the integration of their joint venture with the new business named Etria.
Sappi advocates for print with Gratkorn revamp
Sappi Europe has made sustainability and security of supply for customers a top priority as the group embarks upon the third phase of a huge modernisation project at its flagship Gratkorn Mill in...
Celloglas admin report reveals £2.3m shortfall
The statement of administrator’s proposal for trade finishing specialist Celloglas Ltd, whose business and assets were acquired in a pre-pack sale last month, reveal that the business had an estimated...
International Paper spurns Suzano; DS Smith shares jump
Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano has terminated talks to buy American pulp and paper firm International Paper after failing to offer a high enough purchase price.
BakPac installs second Galaxy Pouching Line
BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has taken delivery of a second Galaxy Packtech pouch maker to continue to expand and increase pouch conversion options...
Glastonbury Free Press returns to print
Glastonbury Festival’s on-site independent free newspaper, Glastonbury Free Press, has returned for its 11th year, spinning out tales from across the 900-acre Worthy Farm for its Thursday (27 June)...
PSE appoints new managing director
Family-run business PSE Agency has appointed Melissa Shackleton in the new role of managing director, marking the team’s first executive shake-up since the company was formed 30 years ago.
Moonpig outlines growth plans alongside positive results
Moonpig has laid out its plans for continued growth while reporting solid results for last year that saw both its revenue and profits increase.
Falconer targets growth with new B2 Heidelberg
Falconer Print & Packaging has set its sights on growth, having beefed up its capacity with a brand-new B2 Heidelberg press and near-new Heidelberg gluing line.
Minuteman Press Bath bolsters finishing with Duplo install
Minuteman Press (MMP) Bath has installed two new Duplo machines in an effort to strengthen its finishing capabilities following a successful move to a new facility in early 2022.
KEP wins renewed Betfred contract
Tamworth commercial printer KEP Print Group has won a renewed multi-million pound contract with betting giant Betfred following an extensive tender process.
Royal Mail under fire after postie caught defacing Reform UK leaflets
A Royal Mail postman has been caught on camera defacing Reform UK leaflets before posting them through voters’ letterboxes.
Micropress invests in UK’s first Tecnau BookReady
Micropress ordered the UK’s first Tecnau BookReady B3 dynamic cut and stack system at the recent Drupa show in Düsseldorf.