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The main phone number for Ancient House currently cuts off. Image: Google Maps
Decision of creditors

Ancient House liquidators replaced

A new insolvency practitioner has been appointed to oversee the liquidation of closed Ipswich web and sheetfed printer Ancient House Press, after liquidators from Begbies Traynor were removed by...

Excited to contribute to the next phase of success

Greg Ralph returns to Solopress in key role

One of the original co-founders of Solopress has returned to the business as its new sales and customer success director.

Vital role of creativity

Books celebrated at BBD&P Awards

The Folio Society was a big winner at the British Book Design & Production Awards.

Fujifilm: alliance would be "of immense importance"
Fujifilm has 75% stake

Fujifilm and Konica Minolta JV now official

Fujifilm Business Innovation and Konica Minolta have decided on the name for their joint venture for procurement.

'Six days a week delivery not needed for the majority of letters'

Changes to USO now up for consultation

Ofcom has confirmed its proposed changes to Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation including a reduced Second Class service, a relaxation of delivery targets, and a revamped bulk mail access...

New GF Smith wordmark in different colourways
Lively debate welcomed

GF Smith rebrand: 'big shifts always trigger strong responses'

GF Smith's global brand director has responded robustly after its radical rebrand resulted in a love-hate ‘Marmite’ reaction from its customers.

Gibbs: "We think mail is a super touchpoint channel, because it has impact throughout the customer journey"
Argues case for mail

JICMail launches new report on ‘super touchpoints’

JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail launched a new report that highlights the ‘super touchpoint’ powers of direct mail, at a breakfast event held in London yesterday (29 January).

(L-R) Elenor Hamshire, Lance Hill and Donny McCormick are the new Trustees
Charity approaching 200th year

Printing Charity appoints three new Trustees

The Printing Charity has appointed three new Trustees who it said bring expertise and experience in finance, in-depth print industry knowledge, and welfare and safeguarding to the board.

'Low single-digit growth' for 2025

Xerox puts end to difficult year with positive forecast

Xerox’s full-year results have shown falls in revenue, profit and earnings per share as the company restructures – but guidance for single-digit growth in 2025 signals hopes for recovery at the group.

Business still operating

Blaze destroys Impamark offices

A fire has destroyed the offices of merchandise print management firm Impamark, forcing the team to keep the business running from around a borrowed kitchen table.

The new brand positioning and visual identity have been created by cause-led branding agency Templo
New website also launched

GF Smith rolls out rebrand

GF Smith has unveiled a vibrant rebrand that it said “embodies the business’ heart-held values and its role in the contemporary creative landscape”.

'Fantastic addition to team'

Pureprint appoints tenders expert in new role

Pureprint Group has made another key hire with the appointment of Helen Graham as head of group bid team.

Short-run books a growth area

CMP celebrates three decades in business

CMP (UK) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, with the business focused on ambitious, sustainable growth.

59 jobs at risk

VPK to close Leeds board site

Recycled board and packaging manufacturer VPK has revealed plans to close its Leeds facility on 29 August 2025, giving employees seven months to find alternative employment.

The Eurohueco site near Barcelona. Image: Google Maps
Iberia restructure follows market decline

Walstead begins consultations at Spanish gravure site

The future for Walstead Group’s only gravure printing facility is in question with the firm consulting over potential “large scale” redundancies at the operation.