Receivership & administration

Thomas Dornan was founded in 1848. Image: Google Maps

Thomas Dornan in administration and auctioning assets

A printer that is reported to be the third oldest in the country is seeking a buyer for its assets after entering administration.

TMG is viewed as a trophy asset by some

Telegraph profits up but sale process results in material uncertainty note, National World 'considers participating'

National World is back in the news again, this time as a potential bidder for the up-for-sale Telegraph Media Group (TMG).

Art Projects for Schools was sold to sister company New Perspective Digital Print. Image: Google Maps

Art Projects for Schools pre-packs

Kent digital printer Art Projects for Schools (APFS) has been sold in a pre-pack to its sister company after its largest creditor – the director’s wife – was unable to sustain further lending.

Yin and yang of print dominate July’s most read

While a welcome reprieve was the month’s biggest story, our July listicle was largely dominated by M&A and insolvencies, with a smattering of research and a bumper payday for good measure.

Fisherprint was established in 1947. Image: Google Maps

Reports: Fisherprint in administration

Fisherprint has been placed into administration according to local news reports, with the printer’s website stating that orders are no longer being taken by the business.

Ecofoil: now under new ownership

Crystal Press business and assets sold

Reflections Print Finishers has acquired the business and assets of Crystal Press, including its trademarked Ecofoil recyclable foiling technique.

Insolvency Service found that Malone had Malone has overstated his company's turnover

Director barred for BBL claim

The boss of a micro print business has received a lengthy ban for falsely claiming the business was entitled to the maximum Bounce Back Loan amount.

Administrators were appointed at Fuller Davies on 5 July. Image: Google Maps

KNP Litho buys Fuller Davies out of administration

Ipswich litho and digital printer Fuller Davies has been bought out of administration by KNP Litho.

Futurama: customer deposits collected were not ring-fenced

Futurama creditor moves to recover goods supplied

An SME creditor of PFI Group’s shuttered Futurama business has resorted to taking direct action against the end client – a major bank – to recover its losses.

Mill was recognised as a ‘living heritage company’ by the French government in 2015

Specialist papermaker shuttered

A historic French papermaker has become the latest European mill to be shuttered in a seismic period for the trade.