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GP Print upgrades with Vivid install
Commercial printer GP Print has invested in a Matrix Metallic and Omni-Flow deep pile feeder system from Vivid Laminating Technologies.

BBD&P Awards winners revealed
Bluetree Group-owned Kingsbury Press was the big winner at last night’s 2022 British Book Design & Production Awards, sealing victory in three categories, including the top two: Best British Book and...

Trio of print tenders closing soon
Three print and related tenders are now live - the biggest worth £700,000 - but they close for submissions next week.

Printing Charity highlights housing opportunities for industry veterans
The Printing Charity has vacancies available at its independent living developments for retired printers or their relatives.

Grafenia acquires Care Management Systems
Grafenia has taken another step away from print after acquiring Care Management Systems (CMS), a provider of care home management software and systems, on a debt free/cash free basis.

Paperchase up for sale again as expansion plans fall through
The consortium that bought Paperchase in August 2022 has put the firm up for sale just five months after its purchase, according to reports.

Senior MP accuses Royal Mail of prioritising parcels over letters
Business committee chair Darren Jones has accused Royal Mail of prioritising parcels over letters, and therefore breaching its legal obligations.

UK Feather Flags and Innotech in new supply deal
Innotech Digital has secured a two-year agreement with flag producer UK Feather Flags to supply its range of Acrobat Flag Hardware, including through the company’s new trade-only division UK Feather...

Oswestry history book tries for charity reprint
The editor of a book resurrected in a charity reprint in 2017 is attempting another run, after finding local demand.

Complete Business Solutions acquired in pre-pack
Complete Business Solutions (CBS) has been acquired in a pre-pack deal by EVO.

National World to propose maiden dividend
National World has reported that the strength of its group performance, current outlook and prospects means the board expects to propose and recommend a maiden dividend in conjunction with the release...

MacroArt reaps benefits of investment round
Large-format printer-installer MacroArt invested over £500,000 throughout 2022, allowing the company to achieve massive productivity gains of up to 150%.

Prestwich to leave Adare SEC
Adare SEC chief commercial officer Tom Prestwich is set to leave the business – and the industry – this spring.

Ballyprint MD aims to grow Impro following pre-pack buy
Belfast litho printer Impro Printing has been given a new lease of life after being bought by Ballyprint managing director Aaron Klewchuck in a pre-liquidation deal late last year.

DS Group finishes latest install round with second Kyocera
Employee-owned direct mail and marketing company DS Group took delivery of a second Kyocera TaskAlfa Pro 15000C colour inkjet printer in early November, rounding off a spate of purchases from supplier...