Print buying

Mike Roberts, the Independent Print Industries Association’s (IPIA) new chairman, has called upon the print industry at all levels to work to attract potential talent.

Moo has appointed another senior executive with experience of taking companies public, heightening speculation that the fast-growing firm could be gearing up to float.

Outsourcer Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) has a new owner and is planning a “huge push” into the US market.

The European Commission has approved Advent International’s takeover of Williams Lea Tag, while a high-profile executive’s name has been linked with a future senior role at the group.

Walstead Group has filed its first set of results as a consolidated entity encompassing all of its UK and continental operations, and has also reasserted its ambition to acquire more businesses.

ASG Worldwide is understood to be consulting with employees over the closure of its Slough operation.

De La Rue has scored something of a coup after securing a share of the polymer supply deal for the Bank of England’s new £20 note.

Immediate Media production director Mal Skelton has retired after 37 years in the publishing business.

Bottom line losses at St Ives have ballooned to £44.1m, and the group has reported a collapse in the profitability of its up-for-sale printing operations.

Plastic Card Services has appointed a new managing director as it embarks on its next growth stage on the eve of its 25th anniversary.