A new report into the future for local news media has described the next three-to-five years as a critical period, with industrial print provision for newspapers “entering its final phase”.

Sales and profits were down in the first half at National World, but the media group kept up the investment in its new operating model despite a downturn in advertising.

Henningham Family Press, a boutique publisher, finisher, and fine-art bookbinder, has launched a crowdfunding appeal after seeing its emerging European customer base slashed by Brexit.

Claverley Group (CGL) has acquired Lyonsdown, a privately-owned speciality digital media production company, for an undisclosed sum.

Precision Proco chief technology officer Steeve Roucaute is leaving the group for a new role outside the industry.

TJ Books has increased its automation following the installation of two Canon ColorStream 8000 continuous feed inkjet printers.

A former CEO of the British Coatings Federation has been elected as Master of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.

A historic French papermaker has become the latest European mill to be shuttered in a seismic period for the trade.

The Printing Charity lauded the industry’s bright young things at its annual Rising Stars Awards reception at the House of Lords.

A Norfolk printing company with a history stretching back to 1870 has changed ownership via a management buyout.