Print buying

Polestar could pay dividend for first time
Polestar has changed its capital structure in a move that will allow the group to pay its first dividend since its inception in 1998.

Webmart boss completes 'toughest race on Earth'
Webmart chief executive Simon Biltcliffe has completed the Marathon des Sables, a six-day ultra-marathon in the Sahara desert billed as the "toughest race on Earth".

Papermaker acts on Paperlinx debt
One paper manufacturer has already set aside a multimillion-pound provision to cover its likely bad debt with Paperlinx UK.

New structure for CPI UK
A restructure of CPI Group’s UK operations has resulted in the departure of two senior executives and two high-profile returnees to the book printer’s revamped management team.

Merchants move to plug Paperlinx gap
Major merchants and mills are enacting contingency plans as they attempt to minimise disruption after yesterday’s abrupt shutdown of most of Paperlinx UK – although one senior paper executive has...

Capita scoping out further buys
Outsourcing giant Capita is planning to expand its Document & Information Services business through further acquisitions, while its new Mansfield site has achieved a major milestone.

Paperlinx gains more time for bank talks
Paperlinx remains in talks with one of its European banks, and its shares have now been suspended until after Easter.

St Ives in £50m US deal
St Ives has made its first major overseas acquisition in marketing services with a £50m deal to acquire US-based Solstice Consulting.

Hague Print strengthens international presence following new hires
A UK print management company is looking to acquire businesses to expand after recently opening a new office and strengthening its presence abroad.

St Ives splits print ops in interim results
St Ives has unveiled a new corporate structure that sees print businesses Service Graphics, SP Group and St Ives Management Services (SIMS) paired with field marketing firm Tactical Solutions in one...