Print buying

DS Smith to consolidate Multigraphics sites
DS Smith Packaging is proposing to move its Bradford-based retail and display and manufacturing arm, Multigraphics, into its Ely, Cambridgeshire facility.

Exaprint showcases creative options
Exaprint has launched its new Creative Box product, showcasing a range of added-value print and finishing techniques that form part of its service.

Wyndeham extends FT contract
The Financial Times has extended its print contract while consolidating its magazine printing with Wyndeham Group, moving titles away from Polestar.

Royal visit for Gomer
The Duchess of Cornwall visited South Wales-based Gomer Press this week on the first day of her summer tour of Wales.

Ditto board proves a hit at Fespa
A new UK-designed and manufactured display and signage board is proving one of the surprise hits at Fespa.

CWU agree not to boycott, but the fight goes on
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has insisted a postal boycott, even a strike, could take place in its ongoing battle with Royal Mail on the issue of DSA providers.

Berforts and BT&D to merge
A merger between Berforts Information Press and Butler Tanner & Dennis (BT&D) is set to create the third-biggest book printing group in the UK.

MPG saga enters final phase
After a protracted wait MPG Printgroup has now definitely gone into administration.

Debenhams opts for Durst in print revamp
Debenhams has bought two 3.2m-wide Durst printers as part of an 800,000 revamp of its in-house printing operation, Magenta Print & Display.

Mosaic launches POP division with Bezier chiefs
Two former leaders at Bezier have joined the Mosaic Group to head up a new division to offer point-of-purchase services including retail display, digital and field marketing.