Print buying

"Jacobs: It’s really about the journey I’ve had"

Industry veteran Jacobs launches new book

Print Evolved founder Ivor Jacobs has launched a new book detailing his industry experiences.

Label Apeel targets growth north of the border

Label Apeel has strengthened its sales team by welcoming back one of its alumni as it looks to grow its premium drinks labels business.

Sun Chemical boosts food safe colour options

Sun Chemical has added a new shade to its direct food contact inks for sheetfed offset that will significantly boost the available colour palette for that type of print work.  

Software Circle makes further writedown due to PFI deal

Software Circle has written off a further £1.42m because of PFI Group’s failure to meet the terms of its £3.17m purchase of Works Manchester.

Micropress becomes Carbon Balanced Printer

Micropress Printers has added to its sustainability credentials by becoming a Carbon Balanced Printer via the World Land Trust.

Policy change: "Some print managers are going to have to change the way they work"

Chancellor acts to improve payment terms at public sector suppliers

Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement contained a new policy that could have a far-reaching – and positive – impact on parts of the industry.

(L-R) Peter Smith, Paul Treanor, Neil Macray and Ian Bates

Statex eyes growth with major investment following MBO

Statex is continuing a programme of investment worth around £800,000 so far which included a management buyout (MBO) around a year ago and new kit and other improvements since as it looks to further...

Macfarlane has financed the deal entirely from its existing £35m bank facility

Macfarlane Group full-year profits in line with expectations

Macfarlane Group is expecting its adjusted pre-tax profit for 2023 to be ahead of last year and in line with its full-year expectations.

Royal Mail: last posting dates and TikTok deal

Royal Mail has issued last posting dates for Christmas that should allow time for much more last minute business than last year.

PFI Group forced to act over Signmaster

Workers at PFI Group subsidiary Signmaster have at last gained some clarity and have been told the business is going to administration.