Print buying

Anton excited at inkjet prospects

Anton Group believes inkjet is “on the cusp of a revolution” in being able to take over from conventional printing and hopes to start work on its inkjet joint venture with Kodak “imminently”.

Helloprint to quadruple UK print base

Dutch online W2P platform Helloprint wants to quadruple its UK suppliers by 2017 as it looks to triple UK turnover to €20m (£16.7m).

Suppliers work to fix paper issues post-Polestar

Paper suppliers have been pulling out all the stops behind the scenes to help customers tackle paper supply chain issues caused by the collapse of Polestar.

Administrators detail Polestar sales

Administrators have brought in £7.45m from selling off Polestar’s businesses and assets so far, but unsecured trade creditors are likely to receive virtually nothing.

The Sun launches new print title

The Sun is launching new, free monthly magazine Popcorn, touted to be the biggest film magazine in the country.

FSC closer to finalising long–running Chain of Custody standard

The Forest Stewardship Council believes it has now ironed out major sticking points for stakeholders in the proposed standard, including the Online Claims Platform.

Rapidity takes on Tapestry print wing

Rapidity has bought the print arm of London-based media production agency Tapestry to move into the high-end photographic display market.

Pollard Boxes acquires Clarke Rubicon after 24-year wait

Leicester-based rigid box specialist Pollard Boxes has bought local rival Clarke Rubicon.

Innovia Group completes Cellophane sale

Innovia has finalised the sale of its UK and US Cellophane and Natureflex food packaging business as it focuses on polymer production for the UK’s new banknotes.

Polestar exec takes over at CirclePrinters

A former Polestar executive has stepped in at CirclePrinters as part of a new ownership structure at the continental print group.