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Thirlby and Rae: duo plan to capitalise on their know-how and networks

Thirlby and Rae team up for new buy-and-build venture

Former Heidelberg executives Andy Rae and Anthony Thirlby have teamed up on a new buy-and-build venture – the duo have already made their first acquisition and have more buys in their sights.

Mercian Labels is based in Burntwood, Staffordshire

Mercian Labels acquires part of Computype Europe

Self-adhesive label manufacturer Mercian Labels has acquired a sector of business from barcode label specialist Computype Europe, which has restrategised to focus on its core product lines for the...

Sappi's price increases are valid for deliveries from 1 April 2021

Paper and ink manufacturers to increase prices

Two major paper and ink manufacturers have outlined details of price rises due to come into effect from next month.

Munro: retiring after "a great experience with significant achievements and change"

Munro ends long career at Antalis

Long-serving Antalis UK commercial director Bruce Munro is to retire, with Simon Fisher – also an established executive at the merchanting group – taking over his role.

The new Hunkeler line was running at full capacity throughout February

Integrity ramps up high-volume leaflet capacity with Hunkeler spend

Integrity Print has increased its high-volume leaflet production capacity after investing in a new Hunkeler automated finishing line.

L-R Andrew Denny, Graham Denny and Barry Denny

100 new owners for Denny Bros

Family-owned label specialist Denny Bros Group has become employee-owned as part of its strategy to “safeguard its independent future”.

ColorStream: "perfect solution" for new CPI-Wiley on-demand setup

CPI invests in Canon kit for new facility

CPI Group has opted for Canon kit for its new on-demand facility with partner Wiley, and is set to create up to 40 new jobs at the operation.

JICMail data for 2020 has shown an increase in mail effectiveness

JICMail Q4 data highlights rising commercial impact of DM

JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q4 2020, which highlights significant improvements to mail effectiveness throughout the customer journey.

Massey: foundations built by APS are "a great platform for expansion"

APS boosts exec team with Massey hire

Print management and outsourcing expert Tony Massey has joined APS Group in a new executive role.

New Scientist: massive brand reach

DMGT buys New Scientist

Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) has acquired New Scientist in a whopping £70m cash deal.

Roberts: "The group has delivered a robust performance during the period"

DS Smith trading in line with expectations in Q3 as box volumes grow

DS Smith said its trading has continued to progress well and in line with its expectations during its Q3 period, with particular growth seen in its box volumes.

Sunak said 'Super Deduction' was biggest business tax cut in modern British history

Sunak lays out fresh budget measures: reaction

UPDATED: Chancellor Rishi Sunak was delivering his new budget as Printweek’s daily bulletin went to press, and he confirmed widely trailed plans to extend the furlough scheme until the end of...

(L-R) Jill Every, Jacky Sidebottom-Every, Wayne Fitzpatrick, Brian Sidebottom and Vicky Every

MBO at Glossop Cartons

The former sales director of packaging manufacturer Glossop Cartons has led a management buyout at the business.

The HP Latex 1500 was installed at Scot Signs in November

Scot Signs launches new businesses

Scot Signs has launched two new businesses focusing on banner printing and wallpaper production after investing in an HP Latex 1500.

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Stannp.com launches real-time mail tracking in UK and US

Direct mail platform Stannp.com has launched a new service that offers its customers full real-time visibility of mail pieces as they pass through the UK and US mail networks.