Print buying

New GF Smith wordmark in different colourways

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.

Gibbs: "We think mail is a super touchpoint channel, because it has impact throughout the customer journey"

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).

(L-R) Elenor Hamshire, Lance Hill and Donny McCormick are the new Trustees

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.

The new brand positioning and visual identity have been created by cause-led branding agency Templo

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.

The Eurohueco site near Barcelona. Image: Google Maps

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 will have access to consumer research, industry information and sustainability advice

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.

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith

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...