Publishing

Publishing industry software provider Ingenta has acquired magazine and newspaper industry software supplier 5fifteen.

Johnston Press has reported 6.3% growth in contract print revenue, but posted a first-half loss in its interim results released today.

Paper suppliers have been pulling out all the stops behind the scenes to help customers tackle paper supply chain issues caused by the collapse of Polestar.

Polestar’s collapse shocked the industry, but its demise could be good news for the remaining web offset printers.

Following the closure of Polestar’s gravure site in Sheffield, a major publisher has moved its weekly magazine title to Belgium, while others still seek permanent solutions.

Landa (9-A73) has announced a perfecting version of its 1m-wide web press at Drupa – with more announcements expected to follow later today.

Walstead has secured £33m of private equity backing for its acquisition of Leykam Let’s Print.

CirclePrinters has filled the sales void caused by the death of Angus Jurkschat by recruiting a senior salesperson from Polestar.

Speculation is mounting over the future ownership of Polestar’s up-for-sale operations, with a new name now in the frame as a potential buyer.

News UK commercial wing Newssolutions is targeting its enhanced coldset offering at publishers looking for alternative production options due to events at Polestar.