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Smurfit Kappa Group’s share price fell following the announcement
On track to close this week

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...

Firm went into liquidation with a total deficiency of more than £150k
Wrongful declaration of sales

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.

Collaboration on new products

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.

Product availability is key

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...

Business and assets bought last month

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...

The new equipment will lower Kemsley mill’s freshwater use significantly
DS Smith deal no longer in doubt

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.

(L-R) Harry and Steve Baker with the new pouch maker
Delivered earlier this month

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...

The paper's headline interview features the well-known dairy farmer, Michael Eavis
Heidelberg printing from a tent

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)...

(L-R) Phil Newton, Rob Newton and new managing director Melissa Shackleton
Focus on continued growth

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.

Raithatha: "We are innovating to differentiate and elevate Moonpig cards"
Good year for Moonpig brand

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's XL75-6+L will arrive in December 2024
B3 to B2 upgrade

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.

Ghent: the DC-618 is a "powerhouse"
First F-100 folder in UK

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's new contract covers more than 1,300 betting shops across the UK
Tender successful

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.

Reform is campaigning to limit immigration
'Racists' scribbled on leaflets

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.

The kit was ordered at Drupa
Q3 installation due

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.