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International Paper updates on possible offer for DS Smith
International Paper Company has provided an update on its possible offer for DS Smith, which would see the US company acquire DS Smith’s entire issued and to be issued share capital.
Aura and CarbonQuota partner on sustainability initiative
Packaging sustainability consultancy Aura and carbon management data specialist CarbonQuota have formed a new partnership designed to give brands and retailers a broader and more holistic view of...
Arden Group acquires Lasercomb Dies
The Arden Group has acquired Lasercomb Dies, whose 80 staff and operations will continue as normal following the completion of the deal.
Royal Mail reveals wish list for USO reform, appoints new CEO
Royal Mail has submitted its proposals for reform of its Universal Service Obligation, including changes to bulk mail and Second Class delivery frequencies. And the group has also appointed a new CEO.
Prodigi acquires Peecho
Print-on-demand company Prodigi has acquired Amsterdam-based cloud printing specialist Peecho.
Bakergoodchild upgrades with Ricoh installs
Birmingham mailing house Bakergoodchild has installed a pair of brand-new Ricoh cut sheet toner presses, helping it shift the production bottleneck back onto finishing.
Hybrid readies new workflow and direct drive DFE for digital presses
Hybrid Software will showcase a new workflow system at Drupa that promises to "take away IT headaches” for end users.
De La Rue Authentication extends Microsoft deal
De La Rue has signed a further extension of its decades-long brand protection contract with Microsoft.
US firm snaps up iconic Printing.com domain
Software Circle has sold its Printing.com domain name for nearly £2m but has also been hit by yet more costs related to the collapse of Works Manchester.
Kall Kwik WGC boosts binding with Duplo
Kall Kwik Welwyn Garden City has invested in a Duplo DB-290 perfect binder to ensure consistent quality and bolster in-house capabilities.
Metsä Board changes Kaskinen plans; will invest in existing mills
Metsä Board has decided not to invest in a new folding boxboard mill in Kaskinen, Finland following the completion of a pre-engineering phase, and the business now plans to invest in its existing...
Epson Europe new president starts in role
Epson Europe’s new president has started in his role following the retirement of previous president, Yoshiro Nagafusa.
Last month’s listicle brightened with a few rays of sunshine
While March may have been on the damp side weatherwise, there were smatterings of sunshine in Printweek’s ranking of our most read stories. Chief among them were a brace of high-profile start-ups and,...
National World sells PCS
National World has sold Press Computer Systems (PCS) to content and advertising software specialist Naviga in a £3.5m deal.
Linda Boyes parts company with Mike Newbould
York Media boss Linda Boyes has dispensed with the services of Mike Newbould Junior at her new web offset start-up venture.