Print buying

Riverside buys local firm to diversify offering
Riverside Printers has acquired screen and wide-format specialist Action Screen Process to expand its service offering.

Antalis adds C-19 rating to Coversafe
Antalis has released new test results that verify the effectiveness of its Coala Coversafe antimicrobial film against the virus that causes Covid-19.

Print SMEs among winners of huge CCS contract
Six suppliers have been appointed to the latest Crown Commercial Services print management contract, worth hundreds of millions of pounds.

Historic can maker embraces 21st century technology
A historic London can maker has embraced digital metal decorating through a co-operation with Tinmasters in Wales.

Solopress adds low-cost range
Solopress has introduced a new range of commoditised print products “with extremely competitive pricing”.

Packaging firm fined for environmental breach
Flexible packaging printer Arrow Film Converters has been fined over £17,500 for operating without an Environmental Permit and allowing harmful emissions to be released into the local environment.

Sales boom for Wentworth jigsaws
Wentworth Wooden Puzzles made an appearance on ITV News at Ten this week, in a report about how jigsaw sales have soared during lockdown.

Royal Mail and CWU reach accord
Union members at Royal Mail have given a resounding vote of confidence in the new framework agreement about future working practices, job security and pay at the group.

Heathpak acquired by Solidus Solutions
Fibre-based packaging specialist Heathpak has been acquired by Solidus Solutions as it looks to strategically expand its operations and broaden its product portfolio.

Premier adds Folex HP Indigo range; opens new regional hub
Premier Paper has become the new UK & Ireland exclusive partner for media manufacturer Folex’s HP Indigo portfolio of speciality materials, and opened a new regional distribution centre in the North...