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Two Sides takes on greenwash at councils

Two Sides has highlighted unsubstantiated environmental claims at local authorities and challenged the government to enforce compliance.

Heanue's successor unveiled

Heidelberg has appointed the successor for UK managing director Gerard Heanue, who retires at the end of April.

Booths Print invests in cutting

Booths Print has increased its finishing productivity after investing in a 2.5x1.6m Titanium 2516 cutting table.

YPP to launch personalisation service with £1m funding

YPP Group is set to launch its new licensed personalised merchandise business following a £1m investment from a local business fund.

Hart takes Dantex PicoColour for flexibility and speed

Hart Label Solutions has expanded its digital capabilities with a Dantex PicoColour UV inkjet label press.

Superior streamlines leaflet process with MBO line

Superior Creative Services has installed a digital finishing line from MBO, at a cost of around £400,000, which will make operations on its Muller Martini Concepta press more efficient.

Dudfields set to enter liquidation

Edward Dudfield appears to have closed its doors and is poised to go into liquidation with a creditor shortfall in excess of £900,000 after more than 70 years of trading.

Charapak sold in pre-pack deal

CBS Packaging has bought the intellectual property, name and various assets of corrugated packaging manufacturer Charapak in a pre-pack deal after the company fell into administration for the second...

Scheufelen files for insolvency again

German paper mill Scheufelen has filed for insolvency again, according to German media reports.

Bid tabled for stricken Arjowiggins sites

An offer has been tabled for some of the Arjowiggins paper mills currently in administration, with a recently-formed UK company named as a potential buyer.

Fretwell takes on Versafire to boost digital post-MBO

Fretwell Print & Design is eyeing continued growth following an MBO with the installation of a new Versafire EV digital printer from Heidelberg.

Parcelhub launches print distribution service

Parcelhub has added a print distribution service to its offering, enabling printers, publishers, brand managers and advertising agencies to outsource all of their supply chain operations with the...

Kodak CEO Clarke exits, chairman takes over

Kodak chief executive Jeff Clarke has stepped down from his role with immediate effect in a surprise move.

Macfarlane marks ninth year of consecutive growth in 2018

Macfarlane Group enjoyed its ninth consecutive year of growth last year, as its results indicate a steady forward charge into the Brexit uncertainty of 2019.

Trailblazer scheme gets final assessment

The Print Trailblazer apprenticeship framework is now undergoing its final stage of government assessment before it can be approved and begin delivering new programmes.