Publishing

Overmatter: Off the record

A subversive new form of creative print work has generated a significant number of column inches in recent weeks, after copies (well, at least one copy) of David Cameron’s new memoir, For the Record,...

Koenig & Bauer sticks with 'strict' price discipline

Koenig & Bauer has said that hitting its year-end targets will be "significantly more challenging" as it holds firm on prices in face of continuing competitor pressure, with order intake slipping and...

Walstead begins talks over Southernprint closure

Walstead plans to close its Southernprint web offset site due to declining magazine volumes, and has entered into a 45-day consultation with the workforce at the factory.

Smash Hits returns for one-off issue

A one-off special issue of iconic pop music magazine Smash Hits has been published in partnership with the West End launch of new musical & Juliet, which features the music of Swedish songwriter and...

Montgomery interested in Telegraph

One of the potential bidders for JPI Media’s assets is also considering a possible bid for Telegraph newspapers, according to reports.

Severn prints book inspired by teen climate activist

Severn has produced a children’s book based on Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg.

H2 Equity acquires Contiweb

H2 Equity Partners is to acquire dryer and web handling equipment supplier Contiweb from PE house American Industrial Partners (AIP).

PPA publishes Brexit advice for members

The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) has released a guide to advise its members on how to prepare their businesses for a potential no-deal exit of the UK from the EU.

Latimer Trend: rescue deal is off

A possible rescue deal at Latimer Trend has hit the buffers after terms could not be agreed, with administrators now appointed at the long-standing print business.

Walstead seals fresh finance deal with Close

Walstead Group has agreed a new facility with Close Brothers Asset Finance as part of a simplification of financing across the business.