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Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Duplo acquires UK's Bar Graphic Machinery
Duplo has acquired UK-based Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM), which specialises in the manufacturing of finishing equipment for the labels and packaging sector. Located in West Yorkshire, BGM has more than 30 years of experience in designing and producing inspection slitter rewinders, narrow-web label slitter rewinders, rotary die-cutting rewinders, digital label converting finishing systems, and flexible packaging finishing equipment. This acquisition is said to represent Duplo's entry into the expanding labels market, enhancing its global presence in related print sectors. Both Duplo and BGM will maintain their operations as separate entities, with Duplo continuing its focus on providing digital print finishing solutions for the office and graphic arts markets. BGM managing director Annemarie Rhodes said: 'Since we formed BGM more than 30 years ago, we have worked hard to develop innovative products and provide excellent customer service, while retaining our family business ethos. 'As we now look at our future development, we are confident that Duplo will continue with these aims, we are really excited for the opportunities that lay ahead.' BGM will retain its brand identity and operate as an independent division within the Duplo Group, with plans to appoint a new managing director in the future. Duplo aims to collaborate closely with the BGM team to gain insights into the business, laying the groundwork for a long-term cooperative strategy. This acquisition aligns with Duplo's objective to invest in complementary sectors and collaborate with companies that prioritise quality and customer value. Duplo president Hideo Tanaka said: 'We are delighted to welcome BGM into the Duplo family. Their reputation for engineering excellence and deep customer commitment aligns perfectly with our values. 'Our role will be to support BGM's next phase of growth - offering investment, strategic guidance, and access to our global expertise in sales, marketing, R&D [research and development], and manufacturing.' "Duplo acquires UK's Bar Graphic Machinery " was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
News24
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
‘I don't need to justify my fluidity' – Nirvana Nokwe on prayer, pace and unapologetic authenticity
In a world obsessed with labels and linear career paths, Nirvana Nokwe stands as a refreshing anomaly. The model, actress and singer possesses an ease that defies convention – an unbothered elegance rooted not in striving but in surrender. Beyond the multi-hyphenate label While industry insiders often describe her as a 'multi-hyphenate,' Nirvana sees herself simply as a woman choosing not to limit herself. 'To me, reinvention isn't about changing who you are,' she explains. 'It's about returning to the fullness of who you've always been. We're meant to evolve. It's human.' This philosophy has guided her through an industry that constantly demands definition. Rather than succumb to external pressures, Nirvana has carved out her own path, refusing to be confined to one title or tempo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nirvana Nokwe (@nirvananokwe) The power of fluidity 'It's seamless when you're doing what you want to do,' she says with characteristic directness. 'I don't need to justify my fluidity. I don't force anything. I work with people who get it – especially where it matters.' This approach isn't just professional strategy – it's deeply personal. Grounded and self-aware, Nirvana leans on prayer as both anchor and compass. 'Prayer holds me. It keeps me rooted through every transformation, every shift. It helps me know when to show up and when to step back,' she says. Embracing the pause For someone with such a dynamic, creative presence, she's refreshingly in tune with her need for stillness. The lesson came through experience, often the hard way. 'Burnout teaches me to pause,' she reflects. 'Sometimes it's not about pushing harder, it's about taking care of yourself, letting silence in and remembering you're more than your output.' The art of not over-explaining Perhaps most striking is Nirvana's evolution beyond the need to justify her existence in professional spaces. 'I don't push back anymore. I just live. I let the work speak. I protect my peace by not over-explaining. There's power in that.' This shift has redefined what success means to her. 'It looks like fun. Joy. Presence. Life is short and long at the same time, so I'm choosing to enjoy it.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by NSPCA (@ A message for the next generation When asked what she hopes young women, especially young Black women, take away from her journey, she pauses, then smiles with the wisdom of someone who's learned to trust the process. 'Just be yourself. That's it. It isn't that deep. Being fully you already shifts things in ways you can't even imagine.' It's a deceptively simple message from a woman who embodies its complexity. Nirvana Nokwe is indeed a woman in motion, but she's moving on her terms – with softness, discernment, and a quiet, unwavering fire that lights the way for others brave enough to embrace their own fluidity.
