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"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith
Mega merger mulled

DS Smith receives Mondi approach

DS Smith has confirmed that it has received a “highly preliminary expression of interest” from Mondi regarding a “combination”.

Incodia has sites in Colchester (pictured) and Skelmersdale. Image: Google Maps
Footprint to be halved

Incodia keeps Colchester open but 'streamlines' ops

Incodia International has confirmed that it will continue operations at its Colchester site, albeit with a streamlined business model.

FuturePrint factory manager Jedd Wrighting with the Horizon CRF-362
Latest IFS investment

FuturePrint streamlines ops with Horizon folder creaser

FuturePrint has taken on a Horizon CRF-362 folder creaser to ensure its operations remain smooth and streamlined.

Flint Group said it recognised growing concerns related to container availability
Recommends customers proactively plan stock levels

Flint Group updates amid Red Sea crisis

Inks and coatings supplier Flint Group has commented on the escalating impact caused by shipping delays across trade routes in the Middle East.

Yodel has struggled outside of the pandemic boom
Firm delivered around 190 million parcels in 2023

Barclay family accelerate Yodel sale to avoid administration

The Barclay family, owners of The Daily Telegraph, have accelerated efforts to sell Yodel, according to reports.

SDG's Prism software manages the processes for accreditations like ISO 27001/2
Data security

KPM boss launches Safe Data Governance software start-up

Mailing firm boss Nigel Copp has launched a new software company, Safe Data Governance (SDG), that helps businesses manage their data security accreditation processes.

Value creation drive implemented

Heidelberg cuts costs amid weak economic climate

Heidelberg has stuck with its forecasts for the full-year despite a “significantly weaker” Q3, with the manufacturer bringing in short-time working at some sites as a result.

Baker: Indigo 200K will help the business grow at a faster rate
Growth seen in digitally printed flexible packaging

BakPac supports growth with HP Indigo 200K install

BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has invested in an HP Indigo 200K digital press as part of a broader £3m expansion strategy.

Polymer-coated foils can be extremely difficult to recycle
New recycling stream

Foiled label recycling first for Business Waste

Recycling and waste management firm BusinessWaste.co.uk has made a breakthrough in the recycling of polymer and metal foiled label waste.

Smogur: It's a time of consolidation for the industry
Liquidation follows loss of key contract

Severn Print closes just months after purchase

Severn Print has entered liquidation just four months after being purchased by the Handel Group, after a key client pulled its £1.5m contract.

Expecting to grow future inkjet business

Riso takes control of printheads with Toshiba deal

Riso has agreed to take over Toshiba Tec’s inkjet head business in a deal that is set to complete over the summer.

The P5 HS has helped increase production capacity by 30%
Another hybrid for Cardiff firm

3 Sixty goes for flexibility with Durst P5 hybrid

Cardiff wide-format firm 3 Sixty has installed a brand-new Durst P5 350 HS 3.5m hybrid printer to support the company’s flexibility in a fast-moving market.

The building features a detached industrial unit with office accommodation. Image: Ryden
"A strategic choice"

Roberts Graphics takes on additional unit

Used printing machinery supplier Roberts Graphics has taken on an additional building in Castleford, West Yorkshire just two days after the previous tenant departed.

King: "This enables us to simplify our portfolio"
Plans for new kraft paper machine

Mondi completes $5m Canadian acquisition

Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber for a total consideration of $5m USD (£3.98m).

HMRC check found discrepancy

Furlough claims result in ban for sign firm boss

The director of a sign and graphics business has been disqualified for abuse of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).