Print buying

Dominion Print founder and MD passes
The founder and managing director of Dominion Print has passed away following a recent illness.

Relief as CWU calls off 24-hour strike
The CWU has cancelled the strike planned for next week following a legal challenge from Royal Mail – however, its re-ballot on future industrial action continues.

Fedrigoni swoops on more Arjo assets
Fedrigoni has sealed two fresh deals involving Arjowiggins assets overseas, including its Chinese translucent paper mill.

Lessebo collaborates on green book paper launch
Swedish paper manufacturer Lessebo Paper has partnered with publisher Bonnier Books and printer Livonia Print to launch a paper targeted at minmising the carbon footprint of printed books.

Walstead confirms plans for 64pp short-grain
Walstead Group has decided on the future location of one of the key assets acquired from YM Group’s web division, with the 64pp short-grain Sunday 5000 press set to be installed at one of its UK...

Bex Design & Print supports growth with new management team
A screen and digital printer that was acquired last year has appointed a new management team to support its growth.

Heritage skills buoyed by whisky firm
Shepherds Bookbinders has received funding to help preserve specialist hand binding skills thanks to a substantial award from The Macallan’s Artisan Apprenticeship Fund.

Potential buyers run rule over CVG
A number of interested parties have visited Crown Van Gelder sparking hopes that the mill could be rescued and restart production in the near future.

Zeus makes first 2023 acquisition
Acquisitive Irish packaging group Zeus Packaging has acquired Polpack, which distributes packaging materials and packaging machinery in Poland.

Next Royal Mail strike date will be this month
Postal workers have announced a 24-hour strike later this month, with the CWU accusing Royal Mail management of taking actions that “must be viewed as a real step towards the derecognition of the...