Print buying

A new business that specialises in wide-format printing has been launched from the heritage of Buckland Media Group, after it ceased trading following the retirement of its co-owners.

ProAmpac has made its fourth UK acquisition of the year as it looks to continue its private equity-backed push into the European market.

Duncan Print Group has acquired fellow Hertfordshire business Bridger Packaging to support its strategy to grow its packaging business to £10m annual sales.

DS Smith has appointed a new UK managing director for recycling, who will be responsible for helping the company’s UK customers to reduce waste and increase recycling rates.

Venn Holdings has made a significant investment in state-of-the-art B2 litho technology with the purchase of the UK's highest-spec Speedmaster XL 75 yet for JDP.

Moonpig is taking advantage of Royal Mail’s new Sunday parcel delivery service through a new partnership.

Water-based textiles ink supplier MagnaColours has been acquired by US specialised and sustainable materials company Avient Corporation for $48m (£34.9m).

Whether it buying a business, disposing of an asset or pitching for contracts, money did a lot of the talking on Printweek.com’s most read last month.

Stora Enso has finalised negotiations at its Kvarnsveden mill, with the closure confirmed and set to take place by the end of September.

The pandemic has changed a lot of things for a lot of people, but one area that has particular relevance to businesses is its impact on the drivers of consumer buying decisions.