1 Royal Mail takeover timetable resumes 3,749 clicks

The takeover deal for Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services is expected to complete at the end of this month – although a majority of shareholders are yet to accept the offer.

2 Walstead closes York, but still hopes for reprisal 2,582 clicks

Walstead Group has confirmed the closure of its York facility, while simultaneously hoping to get the factory going again at some point.

3 Printers prioritising price to win new work risk “race to the bottom” 2,256 clicks

Printers cutting their prices to win new work risk creating a “race to the bottom”, IPIA general manager Brendan Perring has warned, after a Printweek poll found that 51% of printers consider price to be the most important factor in winning jobs.

4 Reflections hiatus continues 2,032 clicks

Administrators have still not been appointed at Reflections Print Finishers, more than a month after a filing was made to that effect.

5 Liquidators appointed at Blackwell Print 1,939 clicks

Liquidators are now in place at historic Great Yarmouth-based printer Blackwell Print, which closed its doors at the end of February.

6 Shareholder acceptances creep up at IDS 1,719 clicks

The takeover of Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services has reached another milestone, with shareholder acceptances now climbing to just over 40%. 

7 John Lewis launches new glossy publication 1,508 clicks

John Lewis is supporting its Home brand with the launch of a new, glossy home publication.

8 Duo disqualified over BBL 1,504 clicks

Two directors of a graphic design, marketing and print business have been barred for abusing the Bounce Back Loan scheme.

9 Reflections kit up for sale 1,410 clicks

A wide range of equipment from Reflections Print Finishers has been put up for sale by the firm’s directors.

10 Carton and display board specialist files NOI 1,349 clicks

Long-standing carton board converter Boardlink has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators.