Companies & suppliers

Palm had group turnover of €2bn (£1.66bn) in 2023. Image: Palm

Palm acquires John Hargreaves (Collyhurst & Stalybridge)

German paper and packaging group Palm has acquired John Hargreaves (Collyhurst & Stalybridge), a producer of corrugated products based close to Manchester.

(L-R) Ricoh UK client success and strategy development Hannah Seeley, PHD business development director Kevin Dunn, Ricoh UK strategy and services development manager Samantha Precious, and awards presenter Anthea Turner

PHD Communications and Ricoh partnership wins award

The fruits of a long-lasting partnership between PHD Communications and Ricoh have resulted in PHD winning a prestigious award.

Jeff Todd (L, with daughter Nicole): "It seemed like a good fit for our business"

Think Signs acquires Fresh Graphic Solutions

Custom signage and branding specialist Think Signs has acquired graphic design and printing company Fresh Graphic Solutions to further strengthen its presence in the London market.

Roche: "The reaction so far has been tremendous"

Haybrooke secures print framework agreement with Ricoh UK

Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has secured a new three-year print framework agreement with Ricoh UK.

Digital print enhancements increase profitability for users and deliver higher margins

Xerox and Taktiful to form new strategic partnership

Xerox and AI-powered digital print embellishment software company Taktiful Software Solutions have outlined their intent to form a new strategic partnership to extend their presence in the digital...

Dataline acquires Pragma, boosts integration offering

Dataline has expanded with the acquisition of German firm Pragma Informationssysteme and remains on the lookout for further buys.

The IPIA Gala Dinner kicks off with a champagne reception

IPIA looks to foster industry growth at Recognising Excellence

The IPIA has outlined the details for its 2024 Recognising Excellence event and Gala Dinner and Awards night, continuing its mission to encourage industry growth.

The forecast spend would mark a 7.8% increase from last year’s spend of £9.7bn

UK ad spend to reach £10.5bn during festive season

Advertisers are expected to spend a record £10.5bn during the festive season, according to new data released by the Advertising Association (AA) and WARC, with an uptick expected for out-of-home...

Sappi Europe joins Intergraf

Sappi Europe has become an associate member of Intergraf and will support a number of the association’s projects.

Thomas Delaney (R) is taking over the reins of the business from founder Stephen Ollerton

Change of ownership at Lancashire Laminators

A company that provides trade finishing services has undergone a change of ownership, with its former production director taking a majority share in the business and becoming managing director, as its...