Falkland Press managing director Jon Lancaster told PrintWeek that he felt acquisition was the best way for his business to grow.

He said: "It is difficult to find new business at the moment, but I am sure there are lots of older printers not too far away looking to get out. I have seen a lot of administrations and many don't seem to find a buyer.

"We are looking for companies with around a £1m turnover, and we are looking for printers that handle niche work rather than long run commercial work."

Lancaster, whose company is set to record a £1.5m turnover this year, has also lauded his company's new website, which he claims is one of the easiest online ordering systems in the country.

He has spent more than £100,000 upgrading www.printedeasy.com, which has a simple check box system that instantly updates prices for a wide range of the company's products.

He said: "We have had a number of customers who now regularly buy just using the website. I have not seen another website like it for buying print online."

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