Macfarlane Group acquires Polyformes
Macfarlane Group has acquired protective packaging manufacturer Polyformes for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5m, including an earn-out of up to £4.8m over two years.
Compass accredited to deliver new Growth Guarantee Scheme SME funding
Compass Business Finance has been accredited to deliver funding supported by the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), via the British Business Bank, to create further access to finance for UK smaller...
Aquatint awakens potential with double Duplo install
London-based digital printer Aquatint has rejuvenated its finishing lineup with a double Duplo install, with a DBM-700 bookletmaker and DC-618 slitter-cutter-creaser arriving in late June.
Premier secures myCordenons UK distribution deal
Premier has secured a merchanting deal for myCordenons products from Italian specialty paper manufacturer Fedrigoni.
Adare SEC posts record figures as business wins continue in FY24
Adare SEC has posted a record-breaking financial year FY24 thanks in part to significant new business wins across key sectors and a raft of contract renewals.
Labour landslide: industry reacts
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party will form the next government after winning a majority of around 170 seats – the largest majority since Tony Blair’s 1997 victory.
Printing Charity gives Lordly welcome to Rising Stars
The Printing Charity celebrated the industry's brightest prospects yesterday (4 July) at the House of Lords.
PM Solutions upgrades insertion with W+D install
Edinburgh mailing firm PM Solutions has renewed a 20-plus year relationship with German manufacturer Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), installing a brand-new BB820+ intelligent inserter for direct mail.
The Stationers’ Company reveals Innovations Excellence Awards shortlist
The Stationers’ Company has revealed the shortlisted companies from the communications and content industries on its Innovations Excellence Awards.
Print Quest returns to Miraclon for further investment
Reprographics company Print Quest Graphics made its second investment in Miraclon’s Shine LED Lamp Kits at the recent Drupa show in Düsseldorf after it saw significant efficiency and quality gains...
General Election 2024: power of print evident
The General Election has provided a welcome boost to print demand as political parties turn to a multitude of formats to get their message across to voters – and with at least three of print’s own...
Principal Mailing shortfall revealed
The statement of affairs for print and direct mail specialist Principal Mailing Solutions, which ceased trading in December, has revealed that the company had an estimated deficiency of just over £2m...