Schwarz owns supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland. Image: Google Maps

Schwarz confirms Stora mill buy was to secure supply chain

The German owner of supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland that has agreed to buy Stora Enso’s Maxau paper production site, has confirmed that securing supply of paper was one of the main drivers of the...

Jarrold: "We understand that it's difficult, but this is an urgent issue"

Potential delays to business’ energy package: Jarrold urges clarity

Confusion within government over how its energy relief package for business will work may leave companies waiting until November for support, according to reports.

ePac specialises in the production of short- and medium-run flexible packaging

Amcor increases strategic investment in ePac

Packaging giant Amcor has said it will make a further strategic investment of up to $45m (£39m) in US-headquartered group ePac Flexible Packaging.

Spiderweb 300 L!ner is said to be the first PVC-free mesh liner on the market

New Kavalan products include PVC-free first

Taya Groups has launched three new products in the Kavalan range, including what it claims is the first PVC-free mesh liner available on the market.

Julian Philpott: "We want to challenge the research culture"

Domino shows off tech-forward ink development

Domino more than doubled its ink formulation capabilities during the pandemic after focusing on automation and data analysis.

Figure 1: A single Fujifilm Samba printhead

How Fujifilm Samba JPC can enable your UV application

UV-curable inks are the most popular formulation for industrial inkjet applications but require know-how to meet demanding quality standards. Inkjet expert Mark Bale explores how these challenges can...

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Paul Jones, joint MD of WPG, called the EX "phenomenal"

WPG expands into flatbed wide-format with Mimaki buy

Welshpool Printing Group (WPG) has installed a Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX to ramp-up turnarounds.

Precision Proco Group: more resources for innovation, rather than admin

Precision Proco simplifies structure following buys

Precision Proco Group has made some directorship changes as it moves towards establishing a single group board.

440 staff work at the Maxau paper mill. Image: Stora Enso

Lidl owner to acquire Stora Enso Maxau paper mill

The German owner of supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland has agreed to buy Stora Enso’s Maxau paper production site in Germany.

The BQ-270V is highly automated

Northern Collating enhances bindery with Horizon spend

Northern Collating has futureproofed its service offering after investing in a Horizon BQ-270V single clamp perfect binder.

The HP Indigo V12 will be capable of 120 linear metres per minute

HP to debut long-awaited V12

HP Indigo will debut its V12 digital narrow-web label press tomorrow (13 September) at Chicago’s Labelexpo event.

Some of the Baker Labels team are preparing to hike the Three Peaks Challenge

Baker Labels supports charities to battle "tough times"

Brentwood based Baker Labels has donated a total of £20,000 to eight national and local charities as part of its CSR initiative.