Commercial print

Walkers Instore goes into liquidation

Walkers Instore has gone into voluntary liquidation after its owners could not restore its profitability despite attempts to restructure and reposition the retail POS specialist print operation as a...

KJB invests following acquisition and eyes more M&A

KJB Print is eyeing up further acquisition-driven growth this year as it continues to integrate its 2018 acquisition WM Print into the wider group.

KEP in UK-first install for homegrown cutting table

KEP Print Group has taken on the UK’s first Genesis-V wide-format cutting table from Blackman & White to keep pace with customer demand.

Dudfields set to enter liquidation

Edward Dudfield appears to have closed its doors and is poised to go into liquidation with a creditor shortfall in excess of £900,000 after more than 70 years of trading.

Marstan in administration: IP and director go to Elle Media

Marstan Press has gone into administration with the loss of all 54 jobs and some of its assets snapped up by Elle Media Group.

Boss Direct and Browns CTP link up in double M&A

Boss Direct and Browns CTP have merged into a single entity on a shared location following a double acquisition by Guest Investments.

H&H Reeds buys local rival Print Graphic

H&H Reeds Printers has acquired Print Graphic to consolidate its position in the Cumbrian print market.

Alphaprint bought out of liquidation by Bravo Print

Colchester-based commercial printer Alphaprint has been bought out of liquidation by the nearby Bravo Print group of companies.

New year predictions: Victoria Hart, DCB Group

DCB Group managing director Victoria Hart will pursue balance next year after a turbulent 2018 for the country.

New year predictions: Amanda Creedon Bass, Solway Print

Amanda Creedon Bass, Solway Print managing director, is looking forward not only to the new year but the next 45 years.

Pagefast bought by MTP Media

Pagefast has been acquired by MTP Media and will relocate to its new owner’s premises as floods have left its own base difficult to insure.

Scantech to move in with new acquisition Berforts

Heathfield commercial printer Scantech has acquired Berforts South West and is set to begin relocating into its new subsidiary’s Hastings base to consolidate under one roof.