Print buying

IPIA and BAPC to host virtual event

Twinned trade associations IPIA and BAPC are to host a four-day virtual conference developed to help “help the UK print industry strengthen its adaptability and resilience”.

Hobs: revamp reflects "distinct operational focuses"

Restructure at Hobs

A restructure at Hobs has seen the business ditch its unlisted PLC status and split off its Anexsys wing.

MacMillan: confident that the combo will create an even stronger company

HH Global in mega-merger

HH Global is taking over its much larger rival InnerWorkings in a $177m marketing services mega-merger.

Edit boasts a roster of blue-chip clients

Former St Ives agency joins Two Sides

Marketing agency Edit has joined print and paper advocacy group Two Sides .

Fire service sent seven fire engines to tackle blaze

Recycling fire at GD site

A fire at the recycling facility on the same site as GD Web Offset has caused a temporary shutdown at the printer, but has not damaged its premises.

Mail-A-Mask: available in runs from 1,000 into the millions

Go Inspire puts masks in mailings

Go Inspire Group has used the latest government guidance around face coverings to offer clients an innovative new promo route – Mail-A-Mask.

Nettl: 14 new partners signed up in the UK

Grafenia flexes finances with new bond issue

Grafenia has put in place a facility to issue up to £50m in ‘perpetual bonds‘ on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with £2m raised via an initial £3m issue, to support working capital and the group’s...

Face coverings: new rules in England from later this month

Masks latest: industry steps up

Print bosses are gearing up for a further surge in demand for face coverings following the latest government edict.

As well as the new Jetrix KX6U LED the facility has added new testing kit

Macfarlane signs off £200k innovation spend

Macfarlane Group has invested around £200,000 in prototyping and testing kit at its Innovation Lab to give customers an improved real-world understanding of a products’ performance and impact.

Paper-based bottle will allow brands to rethink packaging designs

Diageo readies paper bottle tech

Drinks giant Diageo has taken a stake in a sustainable packaging company and plans to bring a paper-based spirits bottle to market early next year for one of its flagship brands.