Business 10 January / February 2023 Distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communications, Antalis, a part of Kokusai Pulp & Paper (KPP) group, has updated customers and the industry following its November acquisition of Arjowiggins brands. Following the administration of Arjowiggins Group last year, Antalis says it is pleased to provide a positive update on the relaunch and revamp of the brands it acquired ready for Q1 2023. The company has carried out extensive analysis, product testing, benchmarking, and onsite mill visits to several European Fine Papers manufacturers. Following the end of running pre-production trials, Antalis is looking to announce the new Olin Design range with first deliveries beginning in early February 2023. The company says: “Olin Design will continue to offer a wide range of finishes and shades, suitable for both offset and digital printing.” Antalis will also extend its reach with a coloured items offering with the “integration of the Pop’Set assortment” as well as a large range of assorted envelopes. High quality continues to be Antalis’ priority as it ensures the company’s stock and indent offer will be comprehensive in all European countries. In areas where Antalis or other KPP Group distribution companies are not directly present, plans remain to make brands available through a network of distribution partners. Regarding brands like Conqueror, Keaykolour, Curious, Rives, and Opale, the company says it’s progressing well with its upcoming range of Creative Papers. Antalis states it will be taking deliveries in February/March 2023, offering the majority of existing products as well as new innovative items. Antalis gives updates on portfolio Antalis has offered an update on its newly acquired stock and brands like Olin Design and Keaykolour from Arjowiggins Scotland Premier Paper Group expands its offering Premier has acquired WBC which will expand its offering of added-value and complementary markets Supplier of paper and packaging materials in the UK, Premier Paper Group, has expanded into added-value markets with the acquisition of WBC. WBC is a packaging and display product supplier for the speciality drinks and food sectors and has an annual turnover of £18m and employs 55 people. The acquisition is the second in less than six months as Premier also acquired lamination film supplier Zulu Packaging (now Premier Lamination Films) in July. All 55 of WBC’s employees will be retained and the company’s name and branding will remain unchanged due to its strong reputation within its sectors. Michael Beever, chief executive officer of the Premier Paper Group describes the move as an important step for Premier as it expands into added- value sectors. By David Osgar Online editor @pmdavidosgar Trade supplier of printed products and merchandise, Where The Trade Buys (WTTB) has added Tony’s Chocolonely to its range of products in order to diversify its gifts portfolio. Tony’s has made a name for itself in the last few years for not only its ethical approach to chocolate manufacturing, but also its unique branding. Managing director of WTTB, Louise Stephenson, says: “We are constantly adding to our offering of personalised gifts which are perfect to celebrate a special occasion, as a staff reward or for a company which really wants to make an impact.” WTTB customers can add their own colours and company logo as an effective way to create brand awareness. WTTB teams up with ethical chocolate producer Tony’s Chocolonely is the latest product to be added to WTTB’s portfolio Fujifilm is to close the remaining offset plate production line at its Tilburg manufacturing plant in the Netherlands. Production of plates currently made at the facility will be transferred to factories in Japan and China, after which the production of offset plates in Tilburg will stop, with the process expected to be complete in late 2023. Fujifilm says the decision came in response to a continuous decrease in demand caused by the transition to other forms of communication, particularly digital media, as well as the diversification of printed output due to the growth of digital print. The manufacturer also cites the effect of the pandemic and the volatility of the energy market. Production of plates will be transferred to Japan and China Fujifilm to close final Tilburg offset plate line Xerox has entered into a long-term, sustainability-focused partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Under the deal, Xerox will utilise its Managed Print Services to support the MOD with its aim to meet Government Greening targets for net-zero carbon emissions before 2050, as well as reduce paper consumption. Using its Managed Print Services, Xerox will assist the MOD with reducing device numbers, energy consumption, and the volume of printed and photocopied material, with the service providing management information and analytics on service consumption. In addition, Xerox will enrol the MOD in both its PrintReleaf reforestation program and its Eco Box service that provides for the return of used imaging supplies. Xerox secures long-term Ministry of Defence contract The deal will focus on helping the MOD hit its sustainability targets
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