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25/8 expands with Prepackit purchase
Fast-growing 25/8 Marketing Group has expanded its offering with the acquisition of Prepackit and Cavendish Press.
Incodia International Colchester site enters consultation
Incodia International has begun a formal consultation regarding the potential closure of its Colchester production facility.
Moonpig trials new corporate offering, acts on Royal Mail delays
Sales at Moonpig Group were up 6.5% at the half-year, and testing of a new offering for SME business customers is underway as part of the PLC’s growth plans – but its net promotor score has been hit...
Spectra aims to take on De La Rue and CCL with Cartor deal
Security printer Cartor Holdings has been acquired in a deal worth up to £10.5m.
TCW cuts litho outsourcing with VarioPrint install
Digital commercial printer TCW Solutions has managed to bring almost all of its litho work in-house following the installation of a Canon VarioPrint iX3200 in September.
Printomedia and Print Promotions burnt to ground in Leicester blaze
Two Leicester printers’ production sites burned to the ground over the weekend, with demolition of remaining structural elements scheduled for later today (4 December).
HP and BPIF outline folded carton opportunities at Kalas event
HP and the BPIF hosted a special open house event last week at Boston United FC, as well as a tour of nearby Indigo user Kalas Packaging’s premises, with the numerous current opportunities in the...
Leafleting boss barred over BBL
The boss of a door drop leafleting firm has been handed a lengthy ban for abusing taxpayer-backed business support during the pandemic.
Soyang Europe to bring Josero under Soyang banner
Wide-format substrate manufacturer and hardware reseller Soyang Europe is set to bring the Josero business under the Soyang banner as part of a strategy to unify its operations and strengthen its...
SMP adds to firepower with EFI Nozomi and Kolbus kit
SMP Group is close to completing a major investment round that includes an EFI Nozomi single-pass inkjet and a second Kolbus Autobox box making line.
Healeys kicks off investment drive with HP and Konica Minolta
Ipswich commercial mixed printer Healeys has begun its first major round of investment since the pandemic with two installations.
Advent calendar growth story continues
With the festive countdown now officially underway, printers are benefiting from the growing trend to produce Advent calendars for every taste – and budget.
Sappi Europe to increase fine paper prices
Sappi Europe is set to increase prices for its fine paper grades by 7-10% from January 2024.
PFI Group woes writ large in November’s most-read articles
The fallout from the challenges facing the PFI Group and the resulting impact on its various business dominated our listicle of November’s biggest news stories.
Kesslers London under new ownership
Kesslers London has been sold to an MBO team.