Disciplines

Stanbury Chameleon eyes growth with latest merger
Gosport-based Stanbury Chameleon has merged with Farleys Printers to form a local “super group” of printing companies, which has a combined 120 years’ experience.

Anton ‘rescue’ appears no longer viable
The current trading status of Anton Group is unclear, with a number of sources reporting that the business effectively ceased trading yesterday.

Thriving wide-format sector on display at landmark Sign & Digital
Sign & Digital (S&D), the trade show dedicated to the sign and display market, held its 30th edition this week, which was hailed a success by organisers and visitors alike.

Octink launches W2P service
West London-based sign and graphics provider Octink has launched W2P service, Print Guardian, to improve ordering efficiency for its construction industry clients.

Adare rolls out €240m Coca-Cola contract
Adare International is in the final stages of transitioning a Coca-Cola print management contract worth around €80m (£69m) a year.

Bulpitt takes new Konica machine
Bulpitt Print has invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPrint C2060L digital press.
The fall of Anton Group
Jo Francis ponders recent events at the UK's biggest commercial sheetfed printer.

Palm oil option for new £20 note
The Bank of England is considering using palm oil in its new £20 notes, due to enter circulation in 2020, instead of tallow.

Propack wins championship deal
Huddersfield-based Propack Direct Mail has fended off stiff competition to sign a sponsorship deal with racing driver Daniel Lloyd and the MG RCib insurance racing team in the 2017 British Touring Car...

GI beefs up 4DM management team
GI Solutions Group has appointed a new managing director for the recently acquired Eclipse 4DM business, and is poised to roll out a digital re-equip at the site.