Print buying
Trinity Mirror speaks out on Northern & Shell speculation
Trinity Mirror has spoken out about its proposed takeover of various Northern & Shell assets, following press speculation over the weekend.
Johnston Press full-year revenue dips but contract printing sales up
Johnston Press has issued a trading update for the 52 weeks to 30 December 2017, reporting a 5% drop in revenue from continuing operations but contract printing revenue growth of 4%.
De La Rue divests paper wing
De La Rue has sold a majority stake in its specialist papermaking business to private equity firm Epiris and management in a £68m deal that also marks the return of former De La Rue CFO Colin Child to...
Reflex expands further with Kingsway buy
Reflex Group has signalled its intentions of a busy M&A year ahead with the purchase of Grimsby-based Kingsway Printers.
Express buyout could be blocked by Trinity Mirror shareholders
Shareholders at Trinity Mirror have said they are prepared to block a proposed takeover of the Express if the price agreed with owner Richard Desmond is too high, according to a Telegraph report.
Robert Whiteside to leave Adare
Robert Whiteside, chairman of both Adare Secure Essential Communications (SEC) and Adare International, is stepping down from the group at the end of the month.
M&S decides on point-of-sale roster
St Ives has retained part of its Marks & Spencer point-of-sale work following a contract review, with the retailer opting to switch from a sole supplier arrangement to using multiple print suppliers...
Fears mount over Carillion contagion
Printing industry firms will be among thousands of suppliers counting the cost after this week’s dramatic collapse of outsourcing giant Carillion.
Communisis upbeat ahead of results
Shares in Communisis are at a near four-year high after the PLC gave an upbeat trading update for its full year.
For the want of a paper bag
Jo Francis is frustrated that many retailers are not offering an obvious alternative to single-use plastic bags.