Union confirms UPM strike extension
Finnish Paperworker’s Union Paperiliitto has confirmed that strike action at UPM will be extended into April, and has slammed UPM’s “arrogance towards its own employees”.
Morrisons makes milk packaging switch
Supermarket Morrisons is claiming a first after switching its own-brand milk to cartons from plastic bottles.
Stora to divest Kvarnsveden to battery specialist
Stora Enso has signed a letter of intent to divest its Kvarnsveden site in Sweden to sustainable battery cell supplier Northvolt.
JICMail data finds mail drove store footfall over Christmas
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q4 2021, a period that saw the digital effects of mail exposure continue to grow, with the channel twice as effective at...
Vism CEO calls on industry for Ukraine support
The CEO of graphics and signage installation workflow software provider Vism has called on the industry to support the Ukrainian army as Russian forces reached Ukraine capital Kyiv today (25...
CMYUK scoops world-first EFI partner status
CMYUK is celebrating something of a coup after becoming the first reseller worldwide to be awarded EFI Premier Partner status for its Fiery for Display Graphics.
Konica Minolta appoints new CEO
Konica Minolta is revamping its senior management team with a fresh CEO taking the helm to action its new medium-term plan.
RRD stockholders approve Chatham deal
RR Donnelley’s stockholders have approved the company’s planned sale to Chatham Asset Management.
Macfarlane reports revenue and profit leap
Macfarlane Group achieved strong growth in 2021, with its revenue up by over a quarter and pre-tax profit jumping by 50%, well ahead of the previous year and better than market expectations.
Threat of further extension to UPM strike
The long-running strike action at UPM’s Finnish mills could be extended for a fourth time – into April – unless the parties reach agreement.
Langley expects print ops to bounce back strongly this year
Langley Holdings is predicting a 33% increase in sales at its printing operations this year, after the 2021 performance at Manroland Sheetfed was impacted by Covid absenteeism and supply chain issues.
Stora to examine feasibility of converting idle Oulu machine
Stora Enso is starting a feasibility study for the possible conversion of an idle paper machine at its Oulu mill in Finland for a high-volume consumer board line.