Publishing

US gov’t attempts to block Quad/LSC merger

US group Quad/Graphics said it intends to “vigorously defend” its proposed acquisition of rival LSC Communications, in response to a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) which is seeking to...

Diamond Digital boosts capabilities with quadruple Ricoh buy

Diamond Digital has enhanced its print and bookletmaking capabilities with a four-machine install supplied by Ricoh.

Jigsaw moves in with Push

Jigsaw Colour has been rolled into its local London rival Push Print in order to generate economies of scale.

Five Castles takes StitchLiner for demand from new sister co

Five Castles Press has installed a Horizon StitchLiner MK III to meet an increase in demand after parent company Bravo Print bought nearby Alphaprint out of liquidation.

Guardian Weekly switches to compostable wrap

The Guardian will extend its use of compostable wrap to UK copies of Guardian Weekly, its international news magazine, starting with the next edition to be sent out to subscribers.

Liverpool Echo produces special editions for football fans in Madrid

The Liverpool Echo published three special editions for football fans that made the journey to Madrid for Saturday’s Champions League final.

Immediate makes paper wrap move

Immediate Media is switching two titles to paper wrapping in the latest publishing move away from polywrap.

More Circle firms sold

Circle Media Group has sold its German printing operations to the same newly-formed company that acquired its Finnish gravure business two months ago.

Premier Print increases growth pace with RMGT 924

Premier Print Group is poised to achieve a record monthly sales figure after successfully bedding in its new RMGT 924 LED-UV press as the centrepiece of its production facilities.

60 seconds with Swallowtail Print

Swallowtail is the result of a merger between Norwich Colour Print and F Crowe & Sons in 2011.