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MBO at The Specialist Works
Independent media agency The Specialist Works has been bought from founder Jim Lewcock in a management buyout (MBO) deal led by chief executive Martin Woolley and chief operating officer Parry Jones.

Inkjet market to pass $100bn in 2023
The global market for inkjet printing will grow at a rate of 9.4% year-on-year and will be worth $109bn (£85.4bn) in 2023, according to new research from Smithers Pira.

Growth continues at HH Global in Q1
HH Global has posted continued growth in its financial results for the three months ended June 2018.

Picturesque printer up for sale
A small printing business in one of the most picturesque locations in the country has been put up for sale by its owner.

Women’s weeklies and lifestyle titles hit in latest ABCs
The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) has released the latest consumer magazine reports, highlighting a continued decline for women’s weeklies and lifestyle titles but growth in numerous other...

John Dollin expands packaging possibilities with Foliant
John Dollin Printing Services is set to continue its expansion into the bespoke packaging market with the installation of a new Foliant Pollux 760SF laminator.

Premier supports Friends of Chernobyl’s Children charity
Independent paper merchant Premier Paper Group has provided support to Crowborough-based Longridge Print, helping to fund a UK project for the Friends of Chernobyl’s Children charity.

Hoggett Creative invests in first MIS
Growing design and print company Hoggett Creative is to take on Tharstern as its first-ever MIS provider to aid its continued progress.

Awesome Merchandise exceeds funding goal
Awesome Merchandise has smashed its crowdfunding target and has now entered an ‘overfunding’ phase.

Third Kern inserter boosts speeds at Bakergoodchild
Bakergoodchild has boosted its mail insertion capabilities with the addition of a Kern 3500 high-speed system.

Communisis staff at Crewe to strike over pay dispute
Unite members at Communisis’ cheque operations base in Crewe have voted in favour of strike action after rejecting an offer from the company to resolve a pay dispute.

Grafenia switches to 'eco-friendly' laminate film
Grafenia has switched to what it says is a more environmentally friendly laminate for all its products as it looks to further bolster its green credentials.

Ofcom fines Royal Mail £50m for competition breach
Royal Mail is to appeal a £50m fine imposed by Ofcom for breach of competition law.

University expands packaging course credentials with Mimaki
Harper Adams University has completed its first year-long course in packaging design, styling and innovation for the food sector.

Alchemy Coatings reborn after administration
Finishing specialist Alchemy Coatings has been placed into administration but its sister company Silk Hat Greetings has adopted the trading name and will continue trading the business.