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Challenge Packaging is based near Hailsham in East Sussex. Image: Google Maps
Both corrugated packaging specialists

Logson Group acquires Challenge Packaging

Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired Sussex-based corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer Challenge Packaging.

Print apprenticeship completion rates are above the national average
General awareness is low

Get involved in National Apprenticeship Week, say print trainers

National Apprenticeship Week has kicked off, with a number of print organisations celebrating the crucial role of apprenticeships in print’s future – and encouraging printers to get involved in their...

Milestone investments came on-stream

UPM reports on 2023

UPM has reported on a “very challenging” 2023 that saw its sales fall and operating profits more than halved.

News UK and DMG Media newspaper titles
Proposed NewCo has already gained Irish approval

DMG issues notice of redundancy to print site workers, CMA launches probe into proposed JV

DMG Media has issued notices of redundancy to all the workers at its Dinnington and Thurrock sites, in the same week as the CMA announced an official inquiry into its proposed newspaper printing joint...

Stora Enso: logistical challenges in Q2
Sales and operational EBIT down

Stora Enso profit improvement drive could see 1,000 job losses

Stora Enso has initiated a new profit improvement programme targeting annualised €80m (£68.2m) improvement of its operational EBIT that it said could lead to a potential reduction of approximately...

Sun Chemical is one of the world's largest ink and pigment manufacturers
Steps taken to secure raw materials supply

Sun Chemical adds freight surcharge in Red Sea crisis

Ink and pigment giant Sun Chemical will implement freight surcharges on certain products, the company has said.

Hewitson (L): The investment is testament to the confidence we have in our service
£500,000 move into corrugated

Reproflex3 ups corrugated pre-press capability

Pre-press service provider Reproflex3 has invested £500,000 in expanding its corrugated packaging pre-press capabilities, including the building of a 280sqm studio expansion.

After long difficulties, a deal has finally been reached to restore Stormont
Frictionless trade established

Printers celebrate Northern Ireland deal

A deal has been reached between the government and the DUP, allowing for the free movement of trade between Northern Ireland (NI) and the mainland UK.

The vape market is characterised by a huge variety in flavour and colour
Youth market for vape products has grown

Disposable vapes banned, new powers for plain packaging

A new law will ban the sale of disposable vapes, and restrict the flavours, packaging, and display options available to reusable vapes, disrupting a profitable market for some printers.

Several announcements made

Fujifilm rolls out launches and updates at Peak Performance Print

Fujifilm has used its Peak Performance Print event to host product launches and exclusive previews while making a raft of other announcements.

January's listicle

Print’s toughest month lives up to its reputation

In a grey and stormy month packed with insolvencies and job cuts, the solitary sliver of sunshine in January’s listicle came courtesy of the unveiling of the Printweek Awards shortlist.

(L-R) Glenhaze's Gary McCulloch with McLaren's Michael McLaren and Donald McLaren
Both Scottish paper-based packaging firms

McLaren Packaging acquires Glenhaze

McLaren Packaging has revealed its acquisition of fellow Scottish business, protective packaging specialist Glenhaze.

PE firm takes majority stake

Northside Graphics under new ownership, targets growth

Northside Graphics has been bought by a private equity house, as the online print business looks to accelerate its growth plans organically and through strategic acquisitions.

The Eco Flexibles investment was revealed at the Peak Performance Print event
Press now fully commercially released

Fujifilm reveals first Jet Press FP790 customer outside Japan

Fujifilm has made public the identity of its first Jet Press FP790 customer outside Japan – a UK packaging business.

Tame cut into digital media's supposed sustainability
Room full of printers in attendance

Print defeats digital at IPIA debate

The printed word faced off against digital media yesterday evening (30 January) for a debate hosted at parliament’s Portcullis House in Westminster by the IPIA and media and marketing forum The...