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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).
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).
Logson Group acquires Challenge Packaging
Independent corrugated packaging supplier The Logson Group has acquired Sussex-based corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer Challenge Packaging.
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...
UPM reports on 2023
UPM has reported on a “very challenging” 2023 that saw its sales fall and operating profits more than halved.
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 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 adds freight surcharge in Red Sea crisis
Ink and pigment giant Sun Chemical will implement freight surcharges on certain products, the company has said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
McLaren Packaging acquires Glenhaze
McLaren Packaging has revealed its acquisition of fellow Scottish business, protective packaging specialist Glenhaze.
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.