Print buying

Printing.com profits dip as investment in new channels ramps up
Printing.com has posted a 19.4% drop in pre-tax profit to 500,000 for the six months to 30 September 2011 on turnover of 10.7m (2010: 7.1m), partly due to the cost of launching its new FlyerZone,...

Vistaprint acquires Albumprinter in 51m deal
Vistaprint has expanded into the photobook production sector after acquiring Dutch business Albumprinter for an initial 60m (51.5m).

Creative FX wraps car for Channel 5 programme Fifth Gear
Creative FX, the vehicle wrapping specialist, saw its work showcased on Channel 5 series <i>Fifth Gear</i> on Friday after it wrapped a 1994 Rover Metro Tahiti in chrome and carbon vinyl for the...

University of Sheffield titles scoops top prize at PTC event
The University of Sheffield has scooped the top prize at this year's Magazine Academy event, which is organised by the Periodicals Training Council (PTC)

Communisis announces Orchestra consultation, contract wins
Communisis has entered into consultation with around 90 staff at its Orchestra Bristol facility as it plans to transfer the fulfillment of the BBC TV licensing contract to Liverpool, Manchester and...

Kremer Signs claims world first with interactive ad board
Kremer Signs has rolled out what it claims is the world's first dual-technology information board for the estate agent market.
RR Donnelley wins $550m printing contract
RR Donnelley has been awarded a $550m multi-year agreement by American Media (AMI) to provide a broad array of services, including premedia, magazine production and variable digital printing in both...

CPI White Quill prints through the night for Man Booker winners Barnes' The Sense of an Ending
Croydon-based CPI White Quill has produced the jackets for Man Booker prize winner Julian Barnes' 'The Sense of an Ending' in an 11th-hour print run minutes after the winner was announced last night.
Dubsat eyes cross media ad workflow automation with Adsend 7.5
Dubsat is targeting greater automation throughout the print, online and mobile ad delivery workflow with the release of Adsend 7.5, which includes integration with Adfast - the UK newspaper society's...

High Profile launches to scale up outdoor advertising
Start-up agency High Profile could take large format adverts to a new scale, visible from airplanes and satellites.