Receivership & administration

Web’s decline has a way to go yet

It’s a depressing list, and a depressingly long one. The list (below) featuring a roll-call of more than 25 web offset printers that have closed since the year 2000 includes some of the industry’s...

Dunstall pursued over Prospect

Kevin Dunstall is being pursued over a personal guarantee given in respect of one of his failed print ventures.

Global MP failure leaves huge shortfall

Global MP has left a total shortfall of more than £13m, with trade suppliers among some of the hardest hit by the firm’s collapse.

MWL Print Group ceases trading with 113 jobs lost

Welsh commercial printer MWL Print Group has ceased trading, resulting in the loss of 113 jobs.

Why we need to keep talking about Kevin

Jo Francis despairs at the plight of the workers at Global MP Mailing

Global MP Mailing staff still waiting for resolution

Global MP Mailing workers remain in a state of limbo, as the firm has still not been placed into liquidation by owner Kevin Dunstall.

Dunstall linked to another acquisition vehicle

Failed Global MP owner Kevin Dunstall appears to be connected to a new venture that is attempting to acquire within the printing industry.

Dunstall speaks out on Global MP

Global MP chief executive Kevin Dunstall has spoken out for the first time since the firm went into administration at the beginning of the month.

The sorry tale of Global MP comes to an ignominious end

On 30 September 2013, an announcement popped into PrintWeek’s inbox. It said: “St Ives Direct Bradford sold to Cogent B2B.”

The Printing Charity offers help to Global MP Mailing workers

Out-of-pocket workers at Global MP Mailing can apply to The Printing Charity’s hardship fund for financial assistance.