Publishing
NP Druck now officially part of Walstead
Walstead Group has completed the acquisition of Austrian web offset printer NP Druck.
Ricoh to expand Pro VC range with 70000 model
Ricoh has announced its new Pro VC70000 high-speed inkjet printer with the intent to set a “new benchmark” in quality on offset-coated papers.
Spectator extends Wyndeham contract by two years
Wyndeham Group has extended its 19-year-old contract with The Spectator to print the political magazine up to 2020.
Print retains clout in first PAMCo results
The Published Audience Measurement Company (PAMCo) has released its first round-up of audience engagement in printed and digital published media.
Magazine sector finds ways to buck the trend
When women’s fashion and celebrity weekly title Look published its last ever issue last month the publication dedicated an entire page listing its rivals and implored its readers “if you have a top...
Culture secretary green-lights Reach/N&S merger
Reach’s near-£200m acquisition of Northern & Shell’s publishing assets has been approved by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.
Continental printer targets UK retail work
The latest European consolidation play has resulted in a continental print group sharpening its focus on the UK market for retail print.
Finishing kit with a kind of magic
The embellishment market is booming at the moment. From spot UV coating through to hot foiling, more and more printers and trade finishers are looking to invest in embellishment technology driven by...
Polestar pension debacle casts shadow over Johnston plans
Jo Francis reckons the Pensions Regulator will be taking a long hard look at the Johnston Press proposals in light of previous events at Polestar.
Johnston Press shares hit record low
Shares in Johnston Press slumped to a record low this morning (5 June) after the company warned of “extremely challenging” trading.