Print buying

Arjowiggins signs exclusive deal with Antalis and EBB
Arjowiggins Graphic has announced that its bright white recycled papers are to become exclusive to suppliers Antalis McNaughton and Elliot Baxter from July.

Metro Scotland expands into Aberdeen
Trinity Mirror has broadened the reach of its Scottish Metro newspaper by announcing that the title will be distributed in Aberdeen from next Monday (25 June).

Banner awarded 10m Hastings Direct contract
Banner Managed Communication has been awarded a 10m document management contract from insurer Hastings Direct, following a tender process.

Creative FX completes BT phonebox wrap in charity drive
Creative FX, the Bromley-based signage and display company, has completed its latest wrapping project, transforming an iconic British red phone box.

1st Byte expands finishing with UK's first Newbind Pioneer PUR binder
1st Byte has installed the UK's first Newbind Pioneer PUR binder with end sheet lifting device from Encore Machinery.

Communisis acquires stake in The Garden Marketing agency
Communisis has acquired a 49% stake in creative services firm The Garden Marketing (TGM) for a cash consideration of 400,000, with an option to buy the remaining shares for a further 600,000.

Aspect Press installs laminator from IFS in triple investment
Commercial printer Aspect Press has installed a Foliant Taurus 530SF laminator to meet growing demand for lamination.

Service Graphics completes Coldplay backdrop
Service Graphics has completed its latest high-profile job with the production of a major backdrop for Coldplay's European 'Mylo Xyloto' Tour.

Thijsen launches 'return on ink' service for brand owners
Retail print specialist Thijsen Media Group (TMG) has launched a new consultancy service for its clients to help their print campaigns achieve maximum value.
Print industry news roundup: API Foils, Falkirk Council, Two Sides, MPG and CUP, Tall Group
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: EBB Paper acquires Denian Office; Four Pees updates its PrintFactory and ProofMaster...
Media roundup: IPC, AMV/BBH, Holiday Inn Group, Amazon, Butlins, Tesco/We7
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: IPC to ramp up Apple Newsstand presence; AMV and BBH make Cannes Creative Effectiveness shortlist;...

Sappi to join Sotheby's Imprint Premier Platform
Print manager Sotheby's Imprint (SI) has announced a global collaboration with Sappi Fine Paper North America.