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Komori buys Maruyama Chiller, China probes EU pigment feedstock, Japan Post acquires logistics hub — and 5 more | BPJ News Evening Edition

When printers should act depends on the trigger: an acquisition closing, a trade investigation progressing or a postal hub moving.

Komori has completed its acquisition of Maruyama Chiller, expanding into temperature control and maintenance for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. From China's trade investigation into pigment feedstock and Japan Post's purchase of a large logistics facility to carton-capacity investment and write-in books, we track moves to broaden customer bases and product ranges.

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Komori buys Maruyama Chiller, China probes EU pigment feedstock, Japan Post acquires logistics hub — and 5 more | BPJ News Evening Edition

Komori has acquired a company that controls temperatures in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. China's trade investigation reaches upstream into pigment feedstock, while Japan Post has secured a large facility to reorganize collection and delivery in Tokyo. Carton makers are investing in both printing and postpress equipment. In publishing, 128 pages of carefully sequenced writing prompts have become a product.…

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