Disciplines

Bigger is no longer better for RR Donnelley – the giant printing and communications conglomerate has decided to break itself up into three separate businesses.

Design and print company Bluetree has trebled its factory size after expanding rapidly through its trade web-to-print operation, Route One.

Commercial printer DXG Media has purchased a Horizon SPF/FC-200A stitch-fold-trim line to boost its capacity and efficiency.

CFH Docmail has seen its turnover grow to £42m for the year ending March 2015, a 37% increase on the previous year.

Two groups that promote sustainable working are calling on printers and other supply chain firms to hone procurement choices to protect woodlands and the locals who depend on them.

Global print-on-demand giant Cimpress has established its first UK manufacturing base with the acquisition of PrintWeek Company of the Year Tradeprint.

Commercial printer Imega Print has bought a Heidelberg Speedmaster to help boost its capacity for B2B and consumer magazine work.

Large-format print company Your Print Partner (YPP) has acquired a bespoke flag producer and installed a new print machine aiming to add £500,000 to its turnover.

Duplo has launched a new flagship booklet maker, the 600i Booklet System.