Print buying

Vosper retires after more than 40 years at TJ
TJ Books sales director Andy Vosper – the firm’s longest-serving employee – has retired.

Embroidery helps print merch firm take off
From humble beginnings, Manchester-based Print Related is growing month-on-month after owner and former bookbinder Steve Clegg took a punt on an embroidery machine.

AlphaGraphics North East scoops global gong
Stockton, Teeside-based print and marketing franchise AlphaGraphics has been crowned franchise of the year out of 300 independent global businesses.

RRD to be acquired by Chatham; terminates Atlas deal
After a mammoth six-week bidding war over its future ownership, RR Donnelley (RRD) is now set to be acquired by its largest investor, Chatham Asset Management, for $10.85 (£8.18) per share in cash.

Sustainable printing: canvas prints set an example
‘What is the environmental impact of your product?’ is a question being asked of print providers more and more. So, what’s been done so far, and what changes are being introduced to make printing more...

PSE launches research engine to help DM campaign planning
Specialist agency PSE Offline Marketing has launched a new research engine that analyses historical campaign data, helping marketers to ensure all future planning and delivery is backed by insights...

Ofcom updates on Royal Mail regulation
Ofcom has proposed that the current framework regulating Royal Mail should be kept in place for a further five years.

RRD says increased Chatham bid is ‘Superior Proposal’
As the bidding war over the future ownership of RR Donnelley rumbles on, the company’s board has now unanimously determined that Chatham Asset Management’s increased offer constitutes a ‘Superior...

Sappi invests to cut use of fossil fuels at Kirkniemi
Sappi has signed off a major investment in renewable energy at its Kirkniemi Mill.

Antalis to exclusively distribute Cocoon Offset
Antalis has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for Cocoon Offset 100% recycled papers.