Jo Francis

Reflections shuts, employees left in lurch
Staff at Reflections Print Finishers have been left out of work and unpaid after the business was abruptly shuttered.

Service Graphics exits Cheadle, expands Skelmersdale
Service Graphics is relocating its Cestrian and Image Group operations to Skelmersdale after the landlord decided to terminate the lease on its Cheadle site.

Walstead to trim continental web capacity
Walstead Group has announced plans to close one of its continental web offset factories.

Tributes paid to inspirational entrepreneur Nelson Loane
Tributes have been paid to Adare founder Nelson Loane, whose legacy includes a profound influence on today’s industry.

Clays steps in with rescue deal for TJ Books
TJ Books is set to continue under new ownership, with Clays sealing a deal to acquire the firm out of administration.

Competition checks delay National World takeover
Media Concierge’s £65m takeover of National World has been delayed by Irish competition authority checks.

Delfort highlights inkjet paper benefits at HID
Specialty papermaker Delfort has showcased its lightweight, thin paper range at Hunkeler Innovationdays.

Moss expands UK offering with Rocket Graphics buy
Moss has returned to the M&A trail, expanding its presence in the UK with the acquisition of Rocket Graphics.

Media owners campaign over generative AI
National and regional newsbrands made a splash today, devoting their front pages to a campaign by the UK’s creative industries about the threat from tech giants using their work for generative AI.

Reflections Print Finishers to reopen this week
Reflections Print Finishers is set to reopen tomorrow following a hiatus when employees were locked out of its premises.