Print buying

Kodak upbeat on inkjet prospects
Kodak is making a multi-pronged attack on the packaging market with its existing high-speed inkjet technology, and has reported that development of its next-generation Ultrastream product is on...

Hickling & Squires ups stitching firepower
Hickling & Squires has upgraded its post-press facilities with a new Muller Martini Presto II saddlestitcher.

Grafenia plans global growth for Nettl, more M&A
Grafenia has posted a £1m loss but is now aiming for “a year of progress” with even more ambitious plans for its Nettl offering and aspirations to leverage its listed status.

Vivid adds Color-Logic option for metallic effects
Vivid Laminating Technologies has partnered with Color-Logic to provide its users with a cost-effective way of producing high-value metallic effects.

Metropolis buys raft of Ascential titles
Ascential has sold its last remaining UK ‘heritage’ magazine titles to Metropolis International in a £23.5m deal.

Idempapers rescue bid fails
Belgian papermaker Idempapers is likely to shut down after attempts to find a buyer for the business failed.

Pensord expands with west coast buy
Pensord is expanding significantly with the acquisition of fellow Welsh print firm Cambrian Printers.

Integrity Print adds High Hygiene marque
Integrity Print has achieved two important hygiene standards at different parts of its business.

Stora Enso develops PrimaPress profile
Stora Enso has created a specific ICC profile for its PrimaPress uncoated paper range aimed at allowing publishers to achieve the best possible results using the grade, while delivering ink savings at...

Industry expert makes Wheatons plea
An industry valuations veteran has issued a heartfelt plea for the workforce at Wheatons Exeter to be given another chance under new ownership.

New CEO at Adare SEC
Adare Group has revamped the executive management structure at its Adare SEC operation with the appointment of a new CEO.

No funds for Anton's unsecured creditors
Anton Group owed trade creditors £6.9m and had an estimated total shortfall of almost £13.4m when it collapsed earlier this year.