Print buying

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

A1 Security Print has transformed its platemaking operation with new kit from Fujifilm and Screen, and has also achieved the highest rating in a recent certification against cyber attacks.

Media group Reach has made a near-£50m write-down in connection to the closure of two of its print sites, which also involved almost £17m in costs.

Packaging giant Macfarlane Group has acquired GWP Holdings Ltd, the owner of protective packaging manufacturing and distribution business GWP Group.

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