Print buying

Merging European print groups eyeing UK growth
Danish commercial print group Stibo Complete Group and German publishing print and mailing specialist Eversfrank Gruppe are merging to form a new print operation with a combined turnover of around...

Global's OOH production gateway causes consternation
A row has erupted in outdoor advertising after media giant Global decided to implement a print production gateway for the sites it controls.

Sappi begins consultation process on Lanaken future
Sappi has started a consultation process on the potential closure of its Lanaken Mill in Belgium, while also announcing that it has completed its consultation process on the possible closure of its...

PDS celebrates 25 years of print management
Print management company Print Data Solutions (PDS) has celebrated its 25th year in business, with founder Nick Shelton putting the company’s success down to its staff.

Closed label company's kit auctioned off
More than 340 items from Pharmaceutical Packaging Leeds (PPL) have gone up for sale in an online auction, following the firm’s administration in July.

Europe’s oldest student newspaper fights to stay in print
Edinburgh University’s The Student newspaper has launched a fundraiser to stay in print, after the loss of a major print advertiser in the spring.

Reach: profit expectations unchanged but ‘resilient’ print hailed
Reach is confident of meeting profit expectations for the full year, with print among the current bright spots for the publisher.

WTTB launches pay-as-you-go design service
Where The Trade Buys (WTTB) has introduced a new pay-as-you-go option for its Artworker+ graphic design service.

Print Evolved acquires Colourgraphic Arts
Web-to-print software developer and printer Print Evolved has acquired full-service print company Vinton Reprographics Ltd, which trades as Colourgraphic Arts.

WestRock turns to Heidelberg for two more mega-presses
WestRock has installed two huge Heidelberg Speedmaster presses – including the world’s biggest long perfector yet with a whopping 20 units – at its European platform.