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New owner brings former Idem paper mill to life
A Belgian paper mill, formerly the home of insolvent Idempapers, has been acquired by start-up Virginal Paper and is set to begin operation 12 months after it produced its last grades.
Armitage steps down after four turbulent years
Matt Armitage has resigned as St Ives chief executive after completing the PLC’s exit from print during his four-year tenure.
Sunline Direct Mail closes after no buyer is found
Sunline Direct Mail has entered administration after no buyer emerged for the business during an accelerated marketing process taking place over the past few weeks.
Widd Signs marks 130 years
Widd Signs is celebrating 130 years in business by looking to the future and investing for expansion into new sectors.
Xaar announces "cost actions" following ceramics underperformance
Xaar looks set to make an unspecified number of job cuts after announcing "cost actions" following lower than expected sales in its legacy ceramics business in the first five months of the year.
James Cropper profits hit by rising pulp prices
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has reported a pre-tax profit fall of 18.2% in its annual results as “dramatically rising pulp costs” led to increased costs.
Olympus returns to Nilpeter for third FA-4* flexo press
Olympus Print Group has bought its third Nilpeter FA-4* flexo press to increase its capacity and enable it to grab more market share in wine and high-end labels.
Print retains clout in first PAMCo results
The Published Audience Measurement Company (PAMCo) has released its first round-up of audience engagement in printed and digital published media.
New interim FD appointed at Grafenia
Grafenia has appointed a new interim finance director, following the retirement from full-time work of its current group finance director.
Xerox hits back with threats over Fuji Xerox agreement
In its latest salvo against Fujifilm, Xerox has threatened that it may not renew its technology agreement with Fuji Xerox and could look to replace products in its portfolio developed under the joint...
Overmatter: Face case
Holiday season is upon us, and for the serious print fanatic there’s a new must-have summer accessory: the personalised suitcase cover.
HNS Signs brews up ale and arty look for beer bus
Taking the phrase ‘road beer’ to its logical conclusion, Sadler’s Brewery in Stourbridge, West Midlands, was sure to roll up to Birmingham’s City Social in style – carrying its crafty nectar to the...
First Display first in line for new UV ink tech
Sign and commercial graphics specialist First Display has just finished beta testing a Roland DG VersaArt RF-640 printer with CSL Digital's DuraUV UV LED ink and drying technology.
Paragon snaps up last remaining St Ives print business
St Ives has completed its exit from print and sold its print management division to Paragon Group for £11m.
Mark Andy acquires Kluge in latest consolidation play
Acquisitive Label and packaging press manufacturer Mark Andy has bought post-press and packaging kit manufacturer Brandtjen & Kluge.