Print buying

GF Smith rebrand: 'big shifts always trigger strong responses'
GF Smith's global brand director has responded robustly after its radical rebrand resulted in a love-hate ‘Marmite’ reaction from its customers.

JICMail launches new report on ‘super touchpoints’
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail launched a new report that highlights the ‘super touchpoint’ powers of direct mail, at a breakfast event held in London yesterday (29 January).

Printing Charity appoints three new Trustees
The Printing Charity has appointed three new Trustees who it said bring expertise and experience in finance, in-depth print industry knowledge, and welfare and safeguarding to the board.

Blaze destroys Impamark offices
A fire has destroyed the offices of merchandise print management firm Impamark, forcing the team to keep the business running from around a borrowed kitchen table.

GF Smith rolls out rebrand
GF Smith has unveiled a vibrant rebrand that it said “embodies the business’ heart-held values and its role in the contemporary creative landscape”.

CMP celebrates three decades in business
CMP (UK) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, with the business focused on ambitious, sustainable growth.

Walstead begins consultations at Spanish gravure site
The future for Walstead Group’s only gravure printing facility is in question with the firm consulting over potential “large scale” redundancies at the operation.

Formara joins Two Sides
Formara has become the latest industry name to become a member of print and paper advocacy group Two Sides.

Historic paper firm ceases trading
A historic UK paper company has closed its doors after nearly 100 years in business.

International Paper given EU nod for DS Smith deal but must divest some plants
International Paper has received Phase I clearance of its “combination” with DS Smith from the European Commission, but this was conditional on International Paper entering into commitments to divest...