Print buying

Print manager Charterhouse PM is being bought by Japanese document giant Konica Minolta.

London's Spineless Classics has sealed a deal with John Lewis to sell its Book On One Page posters in stores in time for Christmas.

Pensord has signed off the single largest kit investment in its 43-year history with a UK first that will boost its effiency by as much as 75%.

Rochester, NY-based Canfield & Tack Commercial Printing & Fulfillment this week announced the acquisition of Dellas Graphics of Syracuse, NY in a boost to its regional expansion plans.

De La Rue's share price fell more than 5% on Tuesday after it was forced to cut its full-year earnings guidance in its six-month trading update.

GFSmith has added Scheufelen's Heaven 42 to its range, replacing Robert Horne as the exclusive stockist for the premium matt coated grade.

Printing.com is looking to its growing online presence to counteract the "challenging" trading environment across its Franchise network, which contributed to a drop in first half sales and earnings.

Telegraph Media Group has produced a 'thermal' cover wrap to promote Age UK's annual winter campaign 'Spread the Warmth'.

Speculation is rife that Sir John Madejski is poised to sell Goodhead Group - with Polestar tipped as the most likely 'buyer' for the business.

If the term 'print manager' makes your blood boil, it may be time to take a fresh look at this much-maligned sector. PM firms have had to adopt better business practices and adapt to a changing market