Print buying

South London Press closes after 160 years
The South London Press, an historic weekly paper that survived 160 years in print, closed suddenly last week.

Baddeley Bros launches online shop for bespoke envelopes
Baddeley Brothers has launched a new online portal that allows customers to order customised envelopes made from GF Smith’s Colorplan papers range.

Dreamworks pushes creative boundaries with UV
US innovator Dreamworks explains how retrofitting UV technology to its conventional press revolutionised its offering and empowered it to land any customer.

Bumper print management tender live
A print management tender worth £2m is currently live via the government’s Find a Tender service.

M&S claims industry first with new paper tray trial
Marks & Spencer is trialling a new type of paper fibre tray that can be used in both conventional ovens and microwaves, and can be recycled at home.

Willsow sees business boost after David Beckham meeting goes viral
Print entrepreneur Tom Willday, who once appeared on Dragons’ Den, met his childhood hero David Beckham at The Chelsea Flower Show, and a viral post as a result of the meeting has boosted Willday’s...

OnPress Book Printing offers automated access to US markets
A US-based book printer has launched an API that can open the North American market to publishers, self-publishing platforms, businesses and other print companies looking for a US book-on-demand...

Ofcom investigates Royal Mail after delivery targets missed again
Ofcom has opened an investigation today (23 May) into Royal Mail’s compliance with its regulatory obligations for 2024/25, following the postal operator’s publication of its annual delivery...

EBB sets up new publishing wing
EBB Paper has set up a new Publishing Division targeting book and magazine publishers.

Bakers ups BakPac capacity with double Galaxy Packtech install
BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent label printer Bakers, has boosted its capacity with the installation of two additional Galaxy Packtech pouchmaker machines.