Print buying

Bakergoodchild acquires Send DM
Bakergoodchild has acquired direct mail, print and fulfilment company Send DM as part of its 2021 Growth Strategy.

Paragon back on the M&A trail
Paragon Group has added to its Service Graphics presence in London with the acquisition of creative print specialist Tod UK.

Confidence improves in Q3 but Q4 forecasts downbeat
UK printing and printed packaging has rebounded from the record low seen in the second quarter of 2020, but not yet by enough according to new research.

James Cropper suffers loss as pandemic impacts
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper suffered a loss and a steep fall in revenue in the first half of the financial year due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic but said it is now seeing signs of...

Abbi Signs boosts output and profits
Abbi Signs has boosted turnaround times by around 50% after installing its first flatbed as it looks to expand its offering.

Bell & Bain takes second K&B delivery and reveals acquisition
Bell & Bain has taken delivery of the second of its two new Rapida 145 large-format presses from Koenig & Bauer and has revealed it acquired press engineering specialist Lithotec Services earlier this...

Ronald Britton adds sparkle with latest Bioglitter launch
Ronald Britton has expanded its certified fresh water biodegradable glitter portfolio with the new Bioglitter Sparkle GC product range.

Reach plans to close two plants
Reach is proposing to close the newest newspaper printing facility in the UK, with two of its print sites set for the chop with the potential loss of 150 jobs.

Bluetree promotes Young to new role
Bluetree Group has expanded its senior management team with the promotion of Mark Young to the new role of managing director of its print division.

Merchants prep ranges for Lumi alternatives
Paper merchants have adapted their ranges as the end looms for Stora Enso’s high-end Lumi grade.