Receivership & administration
Blackwell Print closes doors
A Great Yarmouth-based printer with a history stretching back to 1870 has ceased trading and is set to enter liquidation.
Clays steps in with rescue deal for TJ Books
TJ Books is set to continue under new ownership, with Clays sealing a deal to acquire the firm out of administration.
Admins confirmed at TJ Books
Administrators have been appointed at TJ Books but there is still no word from managing director Andy Watts on what the future holds for the business.
TJ Books looks to appoint admins
TJ Books has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, just six months after it bought Charlesworth’s business and assets from that company’s administrators in a pre-pack deal.
Robert Dryburgh RIP; Farquhar & Son to close after 154 years
Robert (Bob) Dryburgh, managing director of historic print firm Farquhar & Son, has passed away, with the firm closing its doors after 154 years in business.
Former Acorn employees launch print agency
A print agency founded by two former employees of Swindon’s shuttered Acorn Press has been met with a wave of enthusiasm after launching just a day after Acorn officially ceased trading.
MB Bäuerle rescued by GUK
German finishing kit manufacturer MB Bäuerle is set to emerge from insolvency after an asset deal was agreed with GUK Group.
Abbey Marketing Communications in liquidation
Abbey Marketing Communications and connected company Spirit DM have gone into liquidation.
Acorn Press Swindon and MPD Offset cease trading
Acorn Press Swindon and MPD Offset have ceased trading, with all 59 employees made redundant.
End of the line for Venn
Directors at Venn Holdings have applied for the company to be struck off the register and dissolved.