Direct mail

MBA in 70m print deal with Vertex

MBA Group has signed an 11 year contract to manage UK transactional and direct mail print production for the 366m-turnover BPO giant Vertex.

Royal Mail U-turn on 'Delivered by Royal Mail' consultation

Royal Mail has reversed its decision not to hold a consultation with clients on the new Delivered by Royal Mail stamp, which was due to be launched in mid-September and is now expected to be delayed...

Lick Group liquidation confirmed

The liquidation of Lick Group has been confirmed, with the company's machinery up for auction this coming Monday.

DM sector slams 'arrogant' Royal Mail over Mark Design Specification change

Royal Mail has been slammed for its decision to alter the Mark Design Specification (MDS) by introducing a Delivered by Royal Mail mark to all machineable UK post.

TGI Direct becomes first US printer with new Xerox iGen 4 printer matte option

Looking for an edge in what has become a competitive variable data imaging space, Flint, MI-based TGI Direct has become the first printer in North America to purchase and install the Xerox iGen 4...

BBC defends junk mail Panorama as criticism mounts

The BBC has defended its decision to run the 'Why Hate Junk Mail? Panorama programme after further criticism from the direct mail and print industry.

Communisis reveals value of HSBC contract loss

Communisis has revealed that its direct mail contract with HSBC, which is set to move following a recent competitive tender, was worth 7m a year.

DMA slams 'confused' BBC show

The direct mail industry has hit out at the BBC's handling of 'scam mail' during its Panorama programme arguing that the broadcaster confused the issue with so-called junk mail.

Lick Group heads for liquidation

Lick Group is headed for liquidation after it emerged that a meeting of creditors has been confirmed for 13 July.

Herald Chase Group adds Ryobi five-colour press

Print and mailing house Herald Chase Group has purchased a Ryobi 755G five-colour B2 press with coater as part of plans to increase capacity and bring more functions in-house.