Print buying

First print management firm achieves ISO 12647-2 certification

UK firm Charterhouse has become the first print management company in the world to achieve the BPIF ISO 12647-2 colour quality management certification.

Four plead not guilty to corruption

One of the UK’s oldest security printers, alongside four individuals related to the company, have pleaded not guilty to corruption charges dating back to 2006.

Asda becomes first retailer to adopt PantoneLive

Asda has become the first retailer to implement the PantoneLive cloud-based colour standardisation and verification tool across its entire global supply chain.

Situation at Polestar Colchester still unclear

Unite has confirmed talks are still ongoing at Polestar Colchester after the company announced a 30-day consultation before Christmas.

Paperhat Group acquires majority stake in Grebot Donnelly Associates

Print management group Paperhat has bought a majority stake in education sector marketing firm Grebot Donnelly Associates and is planning to make three more acquisitions by May.

RDI in multimillion-pound inkjet spend

Real Digital International (RDI) has invested close to £3m in two Screen inkjets in a UK direct-mail first as the company capitalises on 2013 client wins and targets further growth in 2014.

1st Byte unveils the Scodix 'wow' factor to clients

1st Byte officially launched its ‘Sensory Printing’ service yesterday (16 January) and has already undertaken a number of projects for high-profile clients.

Chris Cowley joins York Mailing

Chris Cowley has joined York Mailing as sales director at the group’s York site.

Rafferty: demand for W3P solution is on the up

Grafenia says its W3P web-to-print solution is “gaining momentum” with 50 new users signed up last year.

Paperhat Group appoints new group managing director

Paperhat Group has appointed former Williams Lea director David Finch as group managing director.