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Call for ‘Smoking kills’ warnings on every cigarette
Printing ‘Smoking kills’ onto every individual cigarette could discourage smokers, according to new research.
James Cropper and Hallmark convert coffee cups to cards
James Cropper has partnered with Hallmark on a card collection made from upcycled coffee cups.
Pyramid Display Materials acquires POS Plastics
Pyramid Display Materials has acquired the assets, stock and goodwill of plastic substrates distributor and fabrication house POS Plastics.
Xaar shares plummet to new low
Shares in Xaar have tanked again after the firm issued a warning about its trading prospects for the rest of the year and delayed its interim results.
DS Smith confident on trading despite volume challenges
Packaging giant DS Smith has reported that its trading “continues to progress well” despite expected continued macro-economic uncertainty and “ongoing subdued volumes” in some markets.
Stephens & George to advance automation on new Polar
Stephens & George is to take on a new Polar 115N Plus guillotine from Heidelberg as it continues its programme of investment for the second half of the year.
Govt launches Brexit ads, no word on DM campaign
Boris Johnson’s £100m ad campaign for Brexit preparations has been launched, although the inclusion of a direct mail campaign is in doubt, in spite of an earlier government plan.
De La Rue appoints new chairman
De La Rue has appointed a new chairman designate following months of activist pressure.
Macfarlane adds Leyland to growing portfolio
Macfarlane Group has acquired Leyland Packaging Company in a deal that could be worth up to £3.25m when complete after courting the business for more than a decade.
BPIF unveils nominees named for 2019 BBD&PAs
The shortlist for the British Book Design and Production Awards (BBD&PAs) 2019 has been revealed.
Ex-Bradley Group workers still awaiting payment
Workers made redundant from the Bradley Group more than two weeks ago and left unpaid have now been told they will receive further information from the business tomorrow.
New owners at Rosehill Press
Rosehill Press has secured fresh investment from new owners and will now become part of a Hertfordshire based creative agency.
Sun Chemical owner to buy BASF pigments business
DIC Corporation is to acquire BASF’s global pigments business and integrate it into subsidiary Sun Chemical in a deal worth €1.15bn (£1.04bn).
Jamm director remembered following holiday fatality
Jamm Print and Production’s business development director Martin Ellis has died in a suspected electrocution while on holiday.
Pepper in £1.6m kit spend
Pepper Communications has invested £1.6m in litho and digital technology to enhance its press efficiency and automation.