Key Print Finishing closes doors

Trade finisher Key Print Finishing appears to have closed its doors.

Clayton Park trading status unclear

Lancashire finishing firm Clayton Park Print Finishing Services appears to have ceased trading.

BPIF scoops two more trade gongs

The BPIF has won two Trade Association Forum (TAF) awards, doubling its tally from last year, while the British Coatings Federation (BCF) also took home two.


GHP goes bespoke with in-house production line

Grosvenor House Papers (GHP) has set up its first book printing production line with the installation of a Konica Minolta bizhub press to run inline with a Watkiss bookletmaker.

60 seconds with DXG Media

DXG Media was founded in 2001 by proprietor Duarte Goncalves. His aim was to create a premium print company with a customer-focused attitude.

Q&A: Scott Pearce, managing partner, Datum

Scott’s print career is approaching the 30-year landmark, having begun with a work experience stint that turned into a rather more permanent occupation and ultimately co-owner of the company. He’s 44,...

Overmatter: Boats and bikes


More news of admirable charitable exploits by the industry’s great and good, on two wheels and by, err, dragon.

Oasis installs wonder wall of graphics for gala event

At a recent London Roundhouse event, the Everything Everday London Gala, held in aid of the Ubuntu Education Fund, the capital’s 150-year-old venue required some sprucing up with wall graphics and...

Latest industry age statistics don’t tell the whole story

The average age of a print industry worker has fallen, according to new data sourced by the BPIF. Previously estimated at 48, the organisation has analysed the latest figures from the Office for...

Spot the difference: cut out colours to cut costs

Brand owners have traditionally been very protective about their brand colours, and that’s understandable – consistent branding and high print quality reassure consumers that the product too will be...