Print buying

Tangent pre-tax profits tumble 40%

Tangent Communications posted pre-tax profits of 860,000 for the 12 months to 28 February 2013, down from 1.45m in 2012, although revenue was up 11.8%.

Postal union ballots members on DSA boycott

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has launched a consultative ballot today that could result in a boycott of downstream access providers mail as soon as next month.

Romax targets growth with high-profile appointment

Digital specialist Romax is to launch a premium photobook service and is targeting dynamic growth in its established direct marketing business following the appointment of former Inc Direct director...

UK launch for Exaprint W2P service

A new trade only web-to-print service aims to become a printer's "secret weapon" for outsourcing.

Wyndeham extends major print contract

Wyndeham Group has renewed its contract to print The Economist for a further three years.

Swiss Post acquires Pitney Bowes' UK and Ireland management services business

Pitney Bowes has sold its mailroom and document management services businesses in the UK and Ireland to Swiss Post for an undisclosed sum.

UPDATED: St Ives hits the acquisition trail again

St Ives has taken another significant step in its evolution to become a fully fledged marketing services provider with its latest major investment in the arena.

Konica Minolta aims to add value with web-to-print deal

Konica Minolta has formed a strategic partnership with Vpress for web-to-print solutions.

Standard Bank contract a "monster job" for BMC

Banner Managed Communication (BMC) has scooped a five-year multiservice document management and presentation service contract with Standard Bank.

HP Indigo users team up for mammoth Coca-Cola task

Coca-Cola is behind the biggest-ever use of HP Indigo kit for a 'personalised' promotion, involving a massive print run of 800m labels.