Print buying
SMP welcomes new Royal Mail government sector incentive
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has welcomed the launch of the new Government Sector Economy Incentive from Royal Mail.
Sainsbury's cuts plastic with mushroom move
Sainsbury’s has announced its “biggest single plastics removal” yet by putting its fresh mushrooms into cardboard trays.
Remous Group acquires Wells Printing in pre-pack
Remous Group has bought Wells Printing out of administration in a pre-pack deal.
Ricoh enhances finishing capabilities with Albyco acquisition
Ricoh has acquired Netherlands-based finishing specialist Albyco in a strategic move to expand its production print finishing capabilities across Europe.
Telegraph owner-in-waiting moves to assure doubters
The American former media executive helming the controversial Abu Dhabi-backed bid for the Telegraph and Spectator titles has described RedBird IMI as being “a little bit smarter than some of our...
Venn Holdings hits the buffers
The Venn Holdings buy-and-build dream is in tatters after print wing JDP was shuttered after Christmas, with liquidators expected to be appointed imminently.
Claverley Group subsidiaries merge
Two Claverley Group subsidiaries have merged as the group looks to expand its publishing portfolio.
Restructures, M&A and job losses dominate year end
While it wasn’t all bad news, festive cheer was in short supply in December’s listicle and the ramifications of some of the biggest stories are likely to be felt well into 2024.
Communisis in admin, parts of business sold
Communisis has gone into administration with parts of the business immediately sold to a new owner, but more than half its workforce has been laid off.
Customark buys Paramount Labels & Tags out of admin
Industrial label printer Customark has acquired Paramount Labels & Tags out of administration in a pre-pack deal that preserved 18 jobs.