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Pureprint launches carbon-balancing service

Pureprint has launched a new service to offer its clients a way to balance the carbon emissions of the paper they use in their printed communications, using Carbon Balanced Paper.

Northern Flags in £500k Agfa spend

Northern Flags has invested around £500,000 in Agfa wide-format kit as it looks to leverage the FaberExposize UK brand to expand its presence in the POS and exhibition graphics markets.

Campaigners say plain packaging is failing

Campaigners against plain packaging have spoken out a year on from its introduction in the UK, claiming the initiative has failed as it has not met one of its key objectives of reducing smoking...

Oppboga Bruk eyes UK growth as new hires free up MD

Swedish-headquartered paper mill Oppboga Bruk has recruited two new additions to its sales management team to enable its managing director to increase his focus on the growing UK market.

Feldmuehle Uetersen sale confirmed

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle Uetersen has confirmed that it has been acquired, with more than 95% of jobs saved.

Fujifilm seeks legal backing to enforce Xerox deal

Fujifilm is expected to turn to a judge to enforce its merger deal with Xerox in the next few days, according to a US press report.

Revenue and profit up again at DS Smith

Packaging giant DS Smith has recorded revenue and profit growth in excess of 20% in its latest results.

Half-million enhancement for Frip's foilers

Frip Finishing has invested £550,000 to increase its foiling and embossing capacity by taking on a new Brausse Signa 1060Fi and refurbishing a Bobst BMA 102.

Continental printer targets UK retail work

The latest European consolidation play has resulted in a continental print group sharpening its focus on the UK market for retail print.

Bradley Group buys Speedmaster from collapsed Stones

Bradley Group has bought the 10-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 that previously belonged to collapsed sheetfed printer Henry Stone.

The Lettershop Group bolsters sales team with new hire

The Lettershop Group (TLG) has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Robin Skinner as business development manager.

Buyer sought for Sunline Direct Mail

Efforts are underway to sell Sunline Direct Mail as a going concern after the firm’s owner filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

Kongsberg X24 is a 'perfect match' for Fantasy Prints' Vutek

Fantasy Prints has installed an Esko Kongsberg X24 cutting table to support the increased speed of its EFI Vutek GS2000LX Pro digital press.

Top-down rebrand unveiled at Go Inspire Group

Go Inspire Group, formerly GI Solutions, has rolled out the full rebrand of its business units in order to “bring everything under one banner”.

GB Mail boosts capacity with Konica Minolta investment

GB Mail has taken on a Konica Minolta bizhub Press 1052 mono production line in order to boost its production capacity.