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Local publisher disqualified over BBLs
The boss of a local newsletter publisher has been handed a lengthy ban for abusing the Bounce Back Loan scheme.
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New name for Leicester POS specialist
A Leicester-based point-of-sale and installation specialist has united its three separate brands under a new group identity – Melita POS.
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Bumper £1.5m council contract heads up new tenders
A print contract worth £1.5m from Ipswich Borough Council is the biggest of the new industry related tenders currently available on the government’s Find a Tender service.
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Claverley posts loss on PCP sale
Claverley Group made a near-£2m loss on the disposal of Precision Colour Printing.
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Moss launches new SustainaTex Ocean fabric
Moss has unveiled a new sustainable fabric for the UK graphics, events, and retail display markets.
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Coloreel Group files for bankruptcy
Coloreel Group AB, the Swedish company known for its instant thread dyeing technology, has filed for bankruptcy.
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Macfarlane Group acquires Polyformes
Macfarlane Group has acquired protective packaging manufacturer Polyformes for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5m, including an earn-out of up to £4.8m over two years.
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Printing Charity gives Lordly welcome to Rising Stars
The Printing Charity celebrated the industry's brightest prospects yesterday (4 July) at the House of Lords.
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Print Quest returns to Miraclon for further investment
Reprographics company Print Quest Graphics made its second investment in Miraclon’s Shine LED Lamp Kits at the recent Drupa show in Düsseldorf after it saw significant efficiency and quality gains...
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Principal Mailing shortfall revealed
The statement of affairs for print and direct mail specialist Principal Mailing Solutions, which ceased trading in December, has revealed that the company had an estimated deficiency of just over £2m...