Print buying

Sunline Direct Mail has entered administration after no buyer emerged for the business during an accelerated marketing process taking place over the past few weeks.

St Ives has completed its exit from print and sold its print management division to Paragon Group for £11m.

The latest European consolidation play has resulted in a continental print group sharpening its focus on the UK market for retail print.

The Lettershop Group (TLG) has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Robin Skinner as business development manager.

Efforts are underway to sell Sunline Direct Mail as a going concern after the firm’s owner filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

IG Design Group’s UK business has increased sales and profits following an organisational revamp and a move into the production of high-end paper bags for retailers.

A new integrated workflow combining know-how from four Danaher-owned companies is promising users considerable benefits in time savings and waste reduction.

Tradeprint has unveiled its new trading platform, which will enable it to expand its product paltform, including a planned increase in its wide-format offering.

Henry Stone had less than £1,000 in the bank when it went bust earlier this year, and left behind a total shortfall of almost £3.5m.

Fast-evolving pre-media agency Rhapsody has introduced another major player to its top ranks.