Print buying

Stora Enso profit improvement drive could see 1,000 job losses
Stora Enso has initiated a new profit improvement programme targeting annualised €80m (£68.2m) improvement of its operational EBIT that it said could lead to a potential reduction of approximately...

McLaren Packaging acquires Glenhaze
McLaren Packaging has revealed its acquisition of fellow Scottish business, protective packaging specialist Glenhaze.

Northside Graphics under new ownership, targets growth
Northside Graphics has been bought by a private equity house, as the online print business looks to accelerate its growth plans organically and through strategic acquisitions.

Welsh couple launch new venture following cards success
The married couple behind online greetings card business LimaLima have launched a new merchandise and workwear shop, PersonaliseMe, in Colwyn Bay, North Wales.

Four new print tenders open for bids
A raft of new print tenders spanning several industry sectors are currently live via the government’s Contracts Finder platform.

Principal Mailing ceases trading
Print and direct mail specialist Principal Mailing Solutions ceased trading in December and business advisory firm FRP Advisory is expected to be appointed shortly to oversee insolvency proceedings.

Chevler gains Welsh Gov funding
Baking paperware specialist Chevler has benefited from £300,000 of funding from the Welsh Government.

PCP in post-press stacker spend
Precision Colour Printing (PCP) has boosted quality and productivity with a big investment in a new automated stacking system.

Revealed: the struggle to sell Communisis
Paragon would have been willing to acquire the entire Communisis business on a solvent basis – including its pension scheme liabilities – for £1 in May 2023, but the deal was rejected and the group...

Spirit Label Solutions lay down £5m challenge
Glasgow label start-up Spirit Label Solutions has set its sights on disrupting the Scottish labels market with its ambitious growth plans.