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Higgs Group sells publishing business

The historic Henley printer and publisher Higgs Group has sold The Henley Standard, a local newspaper it has printed since 1892, to independent local media group Baylis Community Media CIC, as part of...

The partnership is based on a shared vision and common values. Image: Müller Apparatebau GmbH

Kern integrates with Müller Apparatebau

Kern AG has integrated Müller Apparatebau GmbH, based in Kranzberg near Munich, into the Kern Group.

Lemon Press held a creditors' meeting on 20 December, entering voluntary liquidation the same day. Image: Google Maps

Lemon Press wound up

Redditch digital and litho print house Lemon Press is being wound up after entering creditors’ voluntary liquidation on 20 December.

Pureprint bolsters luxe business with Derek Kenney hire

Uckfield-headquartered commercial printer Pureprint has appointed Derek Kenney, formerly of Bluetree Group’s Kingsbury Press, in a brand new role as the group’s brand development director.

Heidelberg’s past developments have included the Speedmaster series of presses

Heidelberg outlines growth strategy as anniversary year begins

Press manufacturer Heidelberg has entered a milestone anniversary year and said it is tackling the challenges of the future with a clear growth strategy.

De La Rue: third CFO in just over three years

De La Rue: talks of Currency sale ongoing, new investors in wings

De La Rue is in discussions with new investors that could take a major stake in the business, and the PLC said that talks over a possible sale of its Currency division “continue to progress”.

Willink: a real privilege to have played a part in the development of James Cropper

Willink to retire after more than 30 years at James Cropper

Long-serving James Cropper executive Patrick Willink has announced his retirement.

Terry (left) and Lee McCormack with one of their Durrer indexing machines

Indexing opportunity as Monarch owners prepare for retirement

The UK’s last trade supplier of indexing services is set to close its doors as its owners retire – opening up a potential opportunity for someone to step in before all the work migrates to the...

McGuinness and Healey with some of the latest Inside the Factory items, including books

Lights, camera, action for Clays

Clays is set to have a starring role in the new series of Inside the Factory.

(L-R) Paul Cooper from Spandex and Scott Horne from Lakeside Group

Spandex expands with Lakeside Group acquisition

Wide-format kit and consumables reseller Spandex has acquired UK distributor Lakeside Group to expand into the safety and reflective products market.