Direct mail

Royal Mail has started testing a new mailing technique that will enable acquisition mail to continue following the introduction of the GDPR legislation.

Mailing house Washington Direct Mail has invested £250,000 in new kit and secured ISO 27001 certification.

Bakergoodchild has begun to offer its magazine and brochure clients a 100%-compostable wrap material, as an alternative to plastic polywrap, as part of a drive to become a “thought leader” in...

The annual net spend on door drop material has remained stable over the past four years despite political uncertainty and legislative changes, according to new research, though the post-GDPR impact...

Central Mailing Services (CMS) has moved into its new circa-4,300sqm base in Birmingham following an investment of £500,000.

Romax has invested in a new iGen 5 from Xerox to boost its capacity and offer in-house contingency for critical projects.

Paton Brown is looking to continue to emerge from its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) following its acquisition by businessman Kevin Griffin.

Paragon Group has swooped to make its second major acquisition within the space of a fortnight with the takeover of the £14m turnover Imprimus business.

Go Inspire Group has recruited the former head of St Ives’s print operations, Nick Cole, to lead its £45m-turnover Go Inspire Solutions direct marketing division.

Howard Hunt has made a multimillion-pound investment in high-speed inkjet technology to round off its offering.

Sunline Direct Mail has entered administration after no buyer emerged for the business during an accelerated marketing process taking place over the past few weeks.

St Ives has completed its exit from print and sold its print management division to Paragon Group for £11m.