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Sequana refutes illicit funds movements

Sequana has denied allegations made by lawyers representing employees at Arjowiggins’ Papiers Couchés and Le Bourray operations that accused the group of moving around €20m (£17.3m) illicitly.

'Brextension' breathing space: industry reacts

Printing industry business leaders have reacted with relief after the threat of a no deal Brexit taking place tomorrow was averted, but remain despairing that uncertainty is set to continue with...

Security Print Solutions acquired by Authentix

Security Print Solutions (SPS) has been acquired by global authentication giant Authentix.

Printed Easy invests in Stahlfolder

Printed Easy has taken on a new Stahlfolder Ti 52 from Heidelberg to upgrade its extensive finishing capabilities.

Chinese chemical plant explosion kills 80, hits ink supply chain

Flint Group has warned that a deadly explosion at a Chinese chemical factory last month has led to the supply of raw materials for publication and UV inks tightening around the globe.

Inca appoints new CEO

Inca Digital has appointed Stephen Tunnicliffe-Wilson as its new chief executive.

Paul Holohan honoured by Loughborough University

Richmond Capital Partners chief executive Paul Holohan has been honoured by Loughborough University with its Distinguished Alumni Award.

CS Labels opens up flexible pouch possibilities

CS Labels has officially launched digitally printed flexible pouches after working closely with long-term partner Xeikon to develop a solution that opens up the application for shorter runs that were...

Fontain enters CVA

Fontain has entered a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to pay back liabilities in excess of £1m to creditors.

John Brailsford automates finishing with new Uchida AeroCut

John Brailsford Printers has taken on a new Uchida AeroCut One multi-finisher to make the most of the new speed and automation features as it pushes its output forward.

Kodak flexo division rebrands as sale completes

Kodak has now completed the sale of its flexo business to Montagu Private Equity in a deal ultimately valued at $340m (£260m).

Thomson welcomes new directors and Speedmaster

Thomson Print & Packaging has eyes on the future with the appointment of two new directors ahead of the summertime delivery of a new five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 52 with coater.

Circle Media sells CPI Group to private investor

Book and commercial print group CPI Group has been sold for the second time in the space of a year, with Circle Media Group selling the business to a private investor after less than nine months of...

Walstead results hit by paper price rises

Sales at Walstead have breached the €500m barrier but profits are down after the group battled against falling print budgets and rising paper prices last year.

UPM culls coated mechanical machine

UPM plans to take out around 155,000 tonnes of magazine paper capacity by closing down a paper machine at its Plattling mill in Bavaria.