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DS Smith buys sixth Bickers Gluejet for Ely
DS Smith has installed a high-spec Bickers Gluejet gluing plotter at its Ely operation – the sixth Gluejet device at the site.
Precision Proco splits tech and production with eye on the future
Precision Proco Group has restructured into two parts with manufacturing now separate from its fast-growing tech operations.
Former Heidelberg CEO Linzbach dies
Former Heidelberg CEO Dr Gerold Linzbach has passed away at the age of 67 after a long illness.
Ultraflex Europe acquired by Endutex
St Neots wide-format supplier Ultraflex Europe has been acquired by Portuguese substrate manufacturer Endutex.
Resource director Choudry wins major marketing award
The sales and marketing director of Leeds-based full-service communications agency Resource has been named as a winner at the 2023 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Global Marketing Excellence...
Big increase in Royal Mail complaints
Compensation payments made by Royal Mail jumped by nearly 50% to £26.2m in 2022-23 according to a new report from Ofcom.
Tony Barrett RIP
Tributes have been paid to Grafitec founder Tony Barrett, who has died aged 83.
SF Taylor in Xerox FreeFlow Vision first
SF Taylor has become the first UK company to integrate Xerox FreeFlow Vision software into its print operations.
IPIA fundraising for former colleague Sharron Mahony
The IPIA has highlighted its fundraising appeal for former colleague Sharron Mahony, who medically retired from the trade association in July 2023 to focus on her health.
Peach Fuzz named Pantone Colour of the Year
Pantone has described its Colour of the Year for 2024, Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, as “a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul”.
Works Manchester latest victim of PFI Group debacle
PFI Group’s disastrous acquisition spree under CEO Darren McMurray has now culminated in the filing of a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators against Works Manchester.
DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts to retire; profits fall at half-year
DS Smith’s Miles Roberts has informed the company of his intention to retire from the board and his role as CEO.
Chanel sends out printed goody bag for Manchester extravaganza
Chanel has sent out a party bag filled with printed goods to guests ahead of its hotly anticipated Métiers d’Art 2023 fashion show, with a magazine, custom vinyl and scarf among the exclusive gifts.
Lecta Group completes refinancing
Lecta Group has successfully completed a refinancing agreement, sanctioned by the High Court, to borrow €90m (£77m) of new money for capital expansion.
Muller Martini and Hunkeler in mega-merger
Muller Martini has taken over Hunkeler in a post-press mega-merger.