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AGI-Shorewood plans high end packaging acquisition

AGI-Shorewood is looking to strengthen its presence in the high end packaging market by acquiring another company, European chief executive Tony Garnish has confirmed.

AlphaGraphics parts company with CEO Cushing

AlphaGraphics has abruptly parted company with chief executive officer Kevin Cushing.

Roland DG (UK) awarded Investors in People (IIP) accreditation

Roland DG (UK) managing director Jerry Davies has said that the company will continue to strive to make sure it is "a great company to do business with" after being awarded Investors in People (IIP)...

CPI Antony Rowe chief Ralph Bell to retire

CPI Antony Rowe chief operating officer Ralph Bell is to retire in April after 23 years at the head of the short-run book printer.

BPIF appoints new president and board directors

AGI Shorewood European chief executive Tony Garnish has been appointed president of the BPIF.

Capital Group invests in UK's first Komori Enthrone 529

Capital Group has invested in the UK's first Komori Enthrone 529, a five-colour press that will handle heavyweight stock "day in, day out" at the Brixton-based printer.

Heidelberg to cut 2,000 positions worldwide in bid to reduce costs

Heidelberg will cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide in 2012 as the German press manufacturer aims to achieve savings of 180m (149m) in the 2013/14 financial year.

Rigid Group's Paul Coates passes away

Rigid Group financial director Paul Coates has passed away suddenly at the age of 53.

Simpson Group enters 30-day consultation ahead of London site move

Simpson Group has entered into a 30-day consultation with staff at its Heathrow facility, which could result in 20 redundancies within its production operation.

Phil Evans and Phil Harburn appointed company directors at MTPrint

Design and print company MTPrint has appointed Phil Evans and Phil Harburn as company directors following the retirement of former director Stuart Shutt.

DS Smith chairman Peter Johnson resigns

DS Smith has announced that its chairman Peter Johnson has decided to step down from the position he has held since 2007 and resign from the board he first joined as a non-exec in 1999.

Former 3M boss Mitchell joins James Cropper as non-exec

UK paper mill James Cropper has appointed former 3M UK and Ireland managing director Douglas Mitchell as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2012.