Print buying

Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) has acquired New Scientist in a whopping £70m cash deal.

DS Smith said its trading has continued to progress well and in line with its expectations during its Q3 period, with particular growth seen in its box volumes.

The former sales director of packaging manufacturer Glossop Cartons has led a management buyout at the business.

Direct mail platform Stannp.com has launched a new service that offers its customers full real-time visibility of mail pieces as they pass through the UK and US mail networks.

A1 Security Print has transformed its platemaking operation with new kit from Fujifilm and Screen, and has also achieved the highest rating in a recent certification against cyber attacks.

Media group Reach has made a near-£50m write-down in connection to the closure of two of its print sites, which also involved almost £17m in costs.

Packaging giant Macfarlane Group has acquired GWP Holdings Ltd, the owner of protective packaging manufacturing and distribution business GWP Group.

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The boss of a signage and display printer has received a lengthy ban of 10 years after a six-figure false invoicing scandal.

The recovery in the UK printing and printed packaging industry suffered a setback in Q4 and a decline on the volume of orders and output is expected for Q1.