Print buying

Grafenia has switched strategy and expects its Marqetspace and Nettl offerings to become “the mainstay” of the group’s business over the next three years.

Paperlinx’s Irish business is being sold to its management team, while its Scandinavian operations have been sold to Antalis International.

Middleton Paper has gone on a recruitment drive, adding four former Paperlinx employees to its team to cope with growing demand following the demise of the giant merchant.

A1 Trade Print has rebranded with a new name that better reflects its security print expertise.

Two European papermakers have announced plans to implement further price rises over the summer.

It’s the end of the line for Artisan Press after administrators at Deloitte confirmed there was no interest in the company as a going concern.

Fresh De La Rue boss Martin Sutherland has described polymer as “the substrate of the future” as the firm revealed year-end results that were in line with its downgraded expectations.

Artisan could cease printing at the end of this week, with an announcement about the future of the stricken business expected soon.

Printable cardboard furniture specialist Brand-it has showcased a new “sound and light” concept product at Fespa.

An innovative lightbox that combines a static printed graphic with a moving animated effect is now commercially available in Europe.