Web to print

Bidco re-states Tangent holdings

The management team bidding to buy Tangent Communications will need to re-issue some of the information attached to its bid after it emerged there were additional shareholders “deemed to be acting in...

Rival bid could be tabled for Tangent

Writtle Holdings could launch a rival takeover bid for Tangent Communications.

New year predictions: Paul Bradley, ESP Colour

ESP Colour chief executive Paul Bradley is delighted to see web-to-print taking off for the Swindon firm's clients. He urges the industry to focus on what customers want, rather than on what printers...

New year predictions: Bryan Shirley, Bluetree

Bluetree director Bryan Shirley was thrilled that the Rotherham firm featured in the Sunday Times' Fast Track 100 ranking this year, although there was another accolade he was deeply disappointed not...

Cimpress to acquire German W2P company WirMachenDruck

Global print-on-demand giant Cimpress has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire German web-to-print company WirMachenDruck.

Sunline integrates with Not on the High Street

Mailing specialist Sunline is capitalising on the burgeoning e-tailing trend after integrating its fulfilment services with website portal Not on the High Street.

Grafenia announces ‘Expoganza’ roadshow plans

A series of events aimed at printers and other graphic professionals looking to grow and future-proof their businesses will be launched early next year.

Heidelberg outlines Drupa focus on automation and integration

Heidelberg’s Drupa exhibit will focus on customer demands caused by the industrialisation of printing, under the banner theme of ‘Simply Smart’.

More woes for Tangent

Operating profits at Tangent’s print business have crashed by 95% from £1m to just £50,000.

Sales and margins down at Grafenia but new services see success

Half-year sales and margins are down at Grafenia although there was continued positive news for its trade printing service, Marqetspace, and its new Brambl website creation offering.

Moo and Arjo team up to offer smart business cards

Web-to-print company Moo has launched its long-touted NFC-enabled business cards after partnering with Arjowiggins Creative Papers on the venture.

Optimus and Xerox reveal Dash and XMPie integration

Optimus Group used a forum in eastern Europe last week to reveal an integration of its MIS with a web-to-print package to try and save printers time and cash.