Print buying

National World shares soar on takeover approach

National World’s biggest shareholder has launched a £56.2m takeover bid for the publisher – but claims it has had “no substantive engagement” from the PLC since making its approach at the end of last...

Bakergoodchild launches new SaaS platform

Bakergoodchild is poised to go live with a new software platform to simplify production of direct mail jobs.

The German printing inks and chemicals specialist employs around 3,000 people. Image: Hubergroup

Hubergroup acquired by Indian consortium

A consortium of Mavco Investments and Avenue Capital Group have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hubergroup in a strategic move for global growth.

Certified Carbon Capture companies have opportunities to take part in tree planting events

Premier celebrates £2m Woodland Trust milestone

Premier has reached a major milestone of having donated £2m to the Woodland Trust through its flagship environmental programme, Carbon Capture.

Royal Mail cuts losses, but NI increase casts cloud

Sales are up and losses have been significantly reduced at Royal Mail – but an expected £120m increase in costs due to the upcoming National Insurance hike has resulted in a £134m impairment charge at...

Mail most influential marketing medium for winning election votes

New nationally representative research from Marketreach has revealed that mail is more likely to have had an influence on voting intention than any other marketing channel across all ages.

Tesco Finest pasta now in paper packs

Tesco has rolled out new paper packaging for its Finest range of dried pasta.

Walstead looks to 'wider graphic industries' for future M&A

Walstead Group is on the hunt for buys in other sectors after reporting decline in its core markets of web offset and gravure and a loss for last year.

Consumer voluntary liquidations have leapt 60% since before the pandemic

Company insolvencies fall in England and Wales

New government data has found that, after seasonal adjustment, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales fell by 10% in October 2024 compared to the previous month, although...

Amcor and Berry Global Group to merge

Another packaging mega-merger is in the works after Amcor and Berry Global Group announced they would be combining.