Commercial print

Jacobs has a history of scaling smaller businesses through acquisition

Footprint steps up acquisition strategy with rebrand

Southampton-based commercial printer Footprint South has rebranded as Footprint, and folded in its sister company FPS Digital in preparation for an aggressive expansion strategy.

Fine Print acquires Technique Print

Fine Print Services has acquired Technique Print Group in a bid to create “the biggest, busiest and best equipped commercial printer in Oxfordshire”.

IPIA targets broader membership

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has introduced a new membership category to open up its benefits to commercial printers.

KJB calls in administrators

KJB Print has gone into administration but its trading status is currently unclear.

Northwolds supports major contract renewal with press and premises revamp

Northwolds Print Works is eyeing further growth after investing £320,000 in refreshing its litho setup and creating a new mezzanine level at its factory to support a renewed contract with its largest...

St Austell recognised for commitment to Cornwall

Family-run St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) has been awarded a ‘Made in Cornwall’ accreditation.

Calderprint kit up for private treaty sale

Calderprint’s remaining kit is now up for private treaty sale after a number of machines did not realise their target price at auction.

Scantech buys Speedmaster to consolidate acquisition

Scantech has installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 74 at its new Hastings premises to replace an XL 75.

Merseyside Printing Company marks 100th year

Merseyside Printing Company will celebrate 100 years in business this summer by holding an exhibition of old and new photographs at Runcorn’s Heath Business Park.

Healeys upgrades Ricoh Pro ahead of Drupa drive

Healeys is set to take on a second Ricoh Pro C9200 in order to bring “commonality and quality” to its digital print services.

Dinefwr in liquidation, staff transferred under TUPE

Dinefwr Print & Design has gone into liquidation and its staff transferred to an unidentified “associated company”.

Mitchell & Wright enters liquidation

Mitchell & Wright Printers has gone into liquidation, with the loss of 13 jobs.