Print buying

Steels hoisted at Polestar Sheffield
Polestar is making headway on the extension to its Sheffield site that will house the first of its new web offset presses later this year.

IPC inks pre-media deal
IPC Media has renewed its pre-media contract with long-standing supplier Rhapsody.

Paperhat consolidates London sites and eyes continued growth
Paperhat has moved to a new global HQ in Covent Garden consolidating two previous sites in London Bridge and Soho to offer clients a more integrated service.

Pinstripe Print Group appointed to Dudley council print framework
Pinstripe Print Group is one of 14 print suppliers that have been appointed to a three-year print services framework contract by Dudley Council.

Wyndeham adds data skills, plans digital print move
Wyndeham Group has created a new digital wing, Wyndeham Digital, to offer its customers data management and digital printing services.

Rafferty spreads web-to-print word with book giveaway
Grafenia boss Tony Rafferty handed out more than 1,000 copies of his new book about web-to-print at Ipex.

Banner secures £2m Provident Financial contract
Print management firm Banner Managed Communication (BMC) has secured a £2m deal, following a competitive tender, to provide credit finance firm Provident Financial with a range of print and document...

Inspired Thinking Group gains fresh backing for expansion
Inspired Thinking Group has been acquired by Bridgepoint Development Capital in a £28m deal.

Artisan proposes large-scale redundancies
Artisan Press has entered into a consultation with Unite and workers at its factory over proposed job cuts that could affect almost a third of its workforce.

IPC opts for single supplier after Polestar and Wyndeham tender
IPC Media has handed its multi-million pound print contract to a single supplier, in a move that has far-reaching ramifications for the UK magazine printing supply chain.