Print buying

Departures dominate September’s most-read stories

While the passing of Heidelberg's Mark Singer, Xerox’s Drupa withdrawal, and The National Trust offshoring its Handbook were the top stories, the month featured its fair share of good news too.

The buy is Riccobono Group's most significant expansion outside France

French group takes European top spot in gravure

Continental printer Riccobono Group has become the biggest gravure printer in Europe after completing its takeover of Germany’s TSB.

Ellie Taylor of Strictly fame kicked off proceedings with a stand-up comedy set

Strategic Mailing Partnership Awards return for bumper celebration

The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) Awards returned last night (28 September) to celebrate the successes of the mailing industry.

Mike Boyle: a rising tide lifts all boats

Closing the loop: How to be a truly sustainable business and why it matters

HP’s Mike Boyle looks at how embracing a circular economy can be a win for consumers, printers and the planet and shares some of the lessons from HP’s journey of adopting a closed-loop business...

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The Princess of Wales had a textile manufacturers tour this week. Image: The Royal Family

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Standfast & Barracks

Catherine, Princess of Wales visited historic textile printer Standfast & Barracks on Tuesday (26 September) as part of a tour of northern textile manufacturers.

(L-R): Simon Ward and new appointment Darren Singer

ITG eyes global expansion with new CFO hire

Marketing services company Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) has appointed industry specialist Darren Singer as its new chief financial officer to spearhead its global growth charge.

National World head David Montgomery has long been interested in acquiring a national daily

National World gathers allies for £600m Telegraph bid

Regional news publisher National World has stepped up its efforts to become the next owner of The Telegraph Media Group (TMG).

National Trust membership pack with Handbook, centre

Continental printer wins huge National Trust job

The National Trust’s Handbook will be printed outside the UK for the first time after Walstead Group lost the job following a tender process.

Cepac produces corrugated packaging and serves a raft of major clients. Image: Cepac

Unite slams Cepac Darlington ‘fire and rehire’ move

Union Unite has criticised packaging printer Cepac Darlington, which it claims that – in addition to threatening redundancies – has also told staff that they will be “fired and rehired” on inferior...

Kennedy with the late Sir Henry Cooper

Martin Kennedy RIP

Industry associates have shared fond memories of Kenmart’s Martin Kennedy, who has died aged 79.