Print buying

Buxton Press, the PrintWeek 2016 Company of the Year, has acquired Excel Publishing out of administration.

In a trading update released today (19 January), Communisis has said its trading for the year to 31 December 2016 finished in line with expectations.

Lincolnshire-based print management firm Systematic Print has won a three-year, £1m contract to provide all printed materials for recycling giant Suez.

Johnston Press has completed the disposal of 13 of its print titles and associated websites to Cambridge-based Iliffe Media.

Excitement over a potential new Cimpress site in the midlands has proved short-lived – the firm has shelved its plans, for now at least.

Cimpress appears to be in the process of setting up a new production facility in the UK, with recruitment for a number of roles underway.

Hubert Burda Media’s takeover of Radio Times publisher Immediate Media has been confirmed.

Lecta’s private equity owners intend to sell the papermaker, according to reports.

Immediate Media paper manager Steve Wehrle has retired after more than 50 years of service.