Print buying

Middleton expands with new recruits

Middleton Paper has gone on a recruitment drive, adding four former Paperlinx employees to its team to cope with growing demand following the demise of the giant merchant.

New name and new look for A1

A1 Trade Print has rebranded with a new name that better reflects its security print expertise.

More paper price rises in the pipeline

Two European papermakers have announced plans to implement further price rises over the summer.

Artisan set to shut down

It’s the end of the line for Artisan Press after administrators at Deloitte confirmed there was no interest in the company as a going concern.

De La Rue chief hails polymer potential

Fresh De La Rue boss Martin Sutherland has described polymer as “the substrate of the future” as the firm revealed year-end results that were in line with its downgraded expectations.

Artisan situation still up-in-the-air

Artisan could cease printing at the end of this week, with an announcement about the future of the stricken business expected soon.

Brand-it shows new concept at Fespa

Printable cardboard furniture specialist Brand-it has showcased a new “sound and light” concept product at Fespa.

Humoled shows 'animated' LED lightbox

An innovative lightbox that combines a static printed graphic with a moving animated effect is now commercially available in Europe.

New UK agent for Feldmuehle post-Paperlinx

A new paper agent has emerged from the ashes of Paperlinx UK, and the firm has teamed up with newly independent German mill Feldmuehle Uetersen.

Royal Mail highlights cost improvements as competition hits parcel revenues

Royal Mail blamed increased competition for "lower than anticipated UK parcel revenue" in its results for the year to 29 March 2015.