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WEB6 days ago · Anti-competitive activities; UK exits, and insolvency shortfalls – but not all bad news. Our roundup of September’s biggest stories makes for a tough read in parts, but rest assured there was a smattering of good news to lighten the industry’s mood. News by Printweek team. 01 October 2024. Business.
Arc advances acquisition ambitions following contract wins
WEBAug 22, 2024 · In late 2023 and early 2024, Arc-UK ramped up its sustainability efforts with a £1m-plus investment in new printing kit, like a Fujifilm Acuity Ultra hybrid printer, expanding its electric vehicle fleet and investing in solar panels. Revenues have jumped from £5.9m in 2021 to £9.2m in 2023 – but Arc-UK is aiming now to reach £15m within ...
Orderly shutdown at Barnwell Print, Micropress acquires goodwill
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Barnwell Print: sincere gratitude to employees present and past. Long-standing Norfolk family print firm Barnwell Print is undergoing an orderly shutdown, with the firm’s name and goodwill sold to fellow East Anglian printer Micropress. Barnwell Print is a fourth generation family business owned by brothers Lincoln and Julian Barnwell.
Shotton investment lauded by UK and Welsh governments
WEBSep 27, 2024 · The former UPM newsprint mill was sold to Turkish group Eren three years ago.. Since then plans have been formulated and approved to turn the site into what will become the UK’s largest paper manufacturing facility, encompassing cardboard made from recycled paper, and tissue products.. The £1bn-plus investment is safeguarding 147 jobs at the site and is set to create a further 220 roles ...
Printweek - Acorn Press and MPD Print in merger
WEBSep 23, 2024 · On the wide-format side, APS also produces vinyl graphics and fitting services, plus engraving and signwriting for vehicle graphics. With the addition of MPD to Acorn, the combined group’s current sales stand at £10m, with realistic milestones to drive sales towards £15m by the end of 2026. MPD’s pre …
Printweek - Antalis expands with new Xerox deal
WEB3 days ago · The new deal encompasses 40 countries and spans Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Africa, India, and the Middle East. Antalis will gain exclusive marketing and distribution rights for Xerox digital printing media and office papers. The distributor has been part of ¥644bn (£3.52bn) turnover Japanese giant KPP Group since 2020.
Printweek - De La Rue updates, still in talks over sale
WEBSep 26, 2024 · For the year to 30 March De La Rue posted overall sales down 11.3% at £310.3m. Sales at its Currency division fell by 18.7% to £207.1m, while its Authentication business grew and passed the landmark £100m figure with sales up 12.5% at £103.2m. Authentication filed adjusted operating profit slightly up at £14.6m (FY23: £14.3m).
Printweek - Walstead confirms new EU management plans
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Walstead confirms new EU management plans. Walstead has rejigged its management setup on the continent to reflect the upcoming departure of EU CEO José Maria Camacho. Earlier this month Printweek revealed Camacho was stepping down in a surprise move just two months after he took on the overarching EU remit.
Konica Minolta flaunts new tech at North American shows
WEBSep 23, 2024 · The C14010s has been fitted with a fifth print station for white toner. Konica Minolta put its latest kit on show at two of North America’s major industry shows earlier this month, displaying its latest flagship press at Las Vegas’ Printing United and unveiling a brand-new label embellishment press at Chigago’s Labelexpo.
Printweek - Royal Academy printmaker Norman Ackroyd dies
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Image: Royal Academy. Renowned landscape artist and printmaker Norman Ackroyd has died following a period of illness, aged 86. Known for his dramatic, evocative landscape works which often featured open water or sweeping vistas, Ackroyd was a senior fellow at the Royal College of Art, and had been a Royal Academician since 1991.