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”.

Family-owned label printer Lemon Labels has completed its fourth acquisition in two years with its purchase of Lego-based gifting business Build Me Mini.

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.

Barbie hype has fuelled a hot pink renaissance and a viral trend, with the use of pink in logos growing substantially year-on-year, new research from VistaPrint has found.

Reflections Print Finishers has acquired the business and assets of Crystal Press, including its trademarked Ecofoil recyclable foiling technique.

APS Group has developed and launched a business continuity service aimed at supporting companies by ensuring business critical documents continue to reach customers.

Chapel Press has acquired the Deanprint name and intellectual property as the firm marks 40 years of successful trading.

Ipswich litho and digital printer Fuller Davies has been bought out of administration by KNP Litho.

The BPIF and others spoke of current industry challenges and opportunities before industry talent was rewarded at the annual Print Industry Reception at the House of Lords yesterday (13 July).

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.