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First buy in the UK

Indian coding specialist acquires UK partner in £1m deal

Indian coding and marking specialist Control Print has acquired a controlling stake in the UK’s Codeology Group.

The Horizon HT-300 joins six other Horizon machines at Flexpress
Another Horizon for the firm

Flexpress drives automation with Horizon trimmer

Leicester trade firm Flexpress installed a new Horizon HT-300 iCE trimmer in late February, boosting automated production in the process.

Plus5's new 700sqm site is shared with fellow printers Tadberry Evedale and Bluwave
Relocation and cooperation in South London

Plus5 and Tadberry Evedale move site together

Plus5 Print & Digital has taken on a new lease in Beckenham, South-East London, bringing fellow printer Tadberry Evedale along in the move, and has installed a brand-new Xerox Versant 280 digital...

Investigators discovered the company had made false and misleading statements
Amount applied for did not reflect actual sales

Co-directors barred over BBL

Two co-directors of a branding and signage business have been disqualified for abusing the Bounce Back Loan scheme.

The new facility is built on the mill’s existing estate
New 1,400sqm production site

Romiley steps into print conversion with e-commerce win

Stockport recycled board manufacturer Romiley has nearly finished construction on a new 1,400sqm production facility to produce board envelopes for an e-commerce giant.

Direct-to-consumer push

Worldwide expansion for William Morris designs

Sanderson Design Group has struck a deal to expand the availability of products featuring the iconic designs of William Morris via a new e-commerce venture.

Literacy project on a tight deadline

Pureprint whips up Welsh book for Wrexham

Sussex-headquartered Pureprint has produced a special Welsh-language book for Wrexham AFC, in partnership with specialist multilingual non-profit publisher NABU and HP.

IWD24's theme is #InspireInclusion, aiming to make women wlecome wherever they are
Theme underscores crucial role of inclusion

Industry women celebrate IWD2024

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 is underway, with the theme #InspireInclusion encouraging people around the world to make society a place where women feel welcome and encouraged wherever they...

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith
Andrew King would be CEO of the enlarged group

Mondi and DS Smith make agreement in principle on combination

The boards of Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith, according to a statement published yesterday...

New tech meets sustainability

Ricoh plans 'spectacular immersive experience' at Drupa

Ricoh has released more details about its plans for the ‘Henkakuverse’ at the upcoming Drupa expo, including an expansion of its creature-based product names.

New sales direction

Bex Design & Print revamps sales under Justin Bennett

Bex Design & Print has set its sights on growth following the appointment of a new sales director, Justin Bennett, to the firm in October 2023.

More than 2,250 roles impacted

UPM preps for temporary layoffs

UPM is consulting with employees over potential temporary layoffs at three divisions in Finland, including UPM Communications Papers.

Industry stars align

2024 Printweek Awards winners revealed

The brightest stars in the galaxy of print were celebrated in style last night at the UK’s flagship awards scheme, where Solopress was crowned Printweek’s Company of the Year.

Hunt: UK business must close the productivity gap
£20bn tax giveaway but not much for business

Spring Budget disappoints industry

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget has failed to excite the print and packaging industry, with leaders labelling it “underwhelming” and “unexciting”, despite several concessions that may make life...

Allen: the new site gives Encore room for further expansion
9,600sqm storage and distribution site acquired

Encore snaps up ex-Walkers distribution centre

Envelope and packaging manufacturer Encore has bought a 9,600sqm logistics site in Peterlee on the site of the former Walkers Crisps distribution centre.