Print buying
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Halstan in multimillion strategic spend for book growth
Halstan has upgraded its production firepower with a circa £2.5m spend to be "best in class”, with a new sheetfed inkjet press and automated book line taking centre stage in its diversification...
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'Super Thursday' ballot box boost to print
Specialist print suppliers have pulled out all the stops for today’s ‘Super Thursday’ elections, although things did not run entirely smoothly for one supplier.
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Clays announces succession plan and fresh investment drive
Clays has announced a major expansion including new kit and a substantial number of new roles, along with a succession plan that will see CEO Paul Hulley step back next year.
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DS Smith unveils circularity tool
DS Smith is claiming an industry first with a new tool that allows customers to rate the sustainability of their packaging choices.
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Pyramid to revamp B1 offering
Pyramid Press has signed off a circa £2m spend to install a highly automated RMGT B1 press later this year after reevaluating its business during the pandemic.
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Book sales grow during pandemic
The invoiced value of UK printed consumer publishing increased by 4% in 2020, remaining resilient during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Whistl to open three new fulfilment sites
Delivery management group Whistl is set to open three new, additional depots to accelerate its expansion into e-fulfillment.
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TJ Books & Hobbs form alliance
Cornish book printer TJ Books and Southampton-based printer Hobbs the Printers have entered into a new alliance.
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4UK's diversification drives UK first
4UK Group has secured a UK first for its core Print4UK business as it looks to capitalise on the success of its pandemic-driven diversification into branded products and digital marketing.
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A4 Laser Labels acquires CF Labels in pre-pack
Self-adhesive label manufacturer CF Labels has been acquired by connected party A4 Laser Labels in a pre-pack deal.