Print buying

Swan Print has changed ownership, with founder and managing director David Lawrence retiring after 28 years at the business.

Fox Marketing Services MC has gone into voluntary liquidation after being hit with an unexpected property lease issue just as the coronavirus crisis resulted in a dramatic drop-off in order levels.

Adare SEC grew its sales and profitability last year, and said it was currently “operating to good effect” and ready for the post-coronavirus recovery when it happens.

Industry associations the IPIA and BAPC have called on the government to create a “recovery glide path” to help print businesses get back on track once the virus crisis has passed.

Mtivity is offering its sourcing and procurement software free of charge to people working from home during the Covid-19 crisis .

A host of industry firms have come up with further initiatives to help the NHS and charities amid the virus crisis.

A German label printer has become the first user of the Nano-Metallography technology acquired by Actega Metal Print from Landa three years ago.

Fans of TV show Dragons’ Den will find a familiar industry face making an appearance on this weekend’s episode.

Kentec Mail & Courier Service has speeded up production with a new Mailmaster envelope inserter, the firm’s third system from KAS.

PFI Group has added to its stable of signage and large-format printing businesses with the acquisition of Leeds-based Futurama.