Print buying

Hulley: "a decade of discovery rather than disappointment"

New year predictions: Paul Hulley, Clays

Clays chief executive Paul Hulley has a wish list item that would appeal to many, if not all, print bosses. He’s also hoping for more diversity in the industry and sees opportunity in demonstrating...

Tesco said it was "shocked" by the allegations. Image: Google Maps

Tesco suspends Christmas card production at Chinese factory over forced labour claims

Tesco has withdrawn a range of Christmas cards and suspended production at a Chinese print supplier after a six-year-old girl discovered a message in one of its charity cards that alleged it was made...

So long, 2019

Jo Francis ponders the special sauce that makes a successful print business, while hoping UK printers can capitalise on the current requirement for known provenance.

Antalis has been working to establish a new shareholding structure since February

Antalis updates on new shareholding structure plan

Ten months down the line, Antalis has issued a statement to reaffirm that it is continuing the process of setting up a new shareholding structure, “which also includes discussions with its main...

Southernprint: site closure due to declining magazine volumes

Southernprint wind-down underway

Walstead Southernprint will cease most of its operations at the end of the year, following closure talks that began in November.

The Book People operates an 8,500sqm warehouse in Bangor. Image: Google Maps

The Book People enters administration

Independent book retailer The Book People has fallen into administration.

Filming took place at SAPC in October

St Austell to appear on Channel 4 show

St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) is set to appear on Channel 4 next week to showcase its high-profile work on the Top Trumps brand as part of a special film on toy production.

Odessa: five interested parties but no offers

Odessa Print Group: no return for unsecured creditors

Odessa Print Group owed trade creditors nearly £2m with unsecured creditor claims of £2.8m when it went into administration in October, prior to its pre-pack sale to newco Odessa UK.

Feldmuehle’s creditors have unanimously approved its insolvency plan

Feldmuehle completes restructuring

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has successfully completed its restructuring process and the business will now exit its insolvency proceedings.

Helloprint Connect: pitched at "people who know what they are doing"

Helloprint latest with 'members only' offering

Helloprint has launched a new invitation-only service for its UK resellers after a successful roll-out on the continent.