Receivership & administration

Signs Direct (UK) ceased trading earlier this month. Image: Google Maps

Wide-format kit up for auction from closed Hampshire printer

A wide range of printing equipment along with a number of other assets is set to go to auction as its Alton-based owner enters liquidation.

Sad tale tops January’s most read

While our first 2022 listicle of the most-read articles on printweek.com could hardly be described as cheery collection, much like with the January skies, if you look hard enough there was the...

The 86 lots include a Speedmaster and various finishing kit

Shuttered London printer’s kit goes up for auction

Equipment and other assets belonging to a London-based print company that is set to go into members’ voluntary liquidation has gone up for auction.

Kesslers began trading in 1888

Kesslers staff to take action over redundancy consultation

Staff affected by the collapse of retail display specialist Kesslers International have begun the process of taking legal action amid allegations that the business failed to properly consult staff...

Smith: It’s been like a perfect storm

Pandemic claims another high-end print firm

London-based, award-winning Boss Print has become the latest victim of the pandemic and closed its doors following an unsustainable drop in work.

Final listicle of 2021 reveals seasonal flavour

While a colourful spat dominated December’s list of most read articles, once again M&A activity ranked high and there was a definite festive feel in the shape of a TV listings pledge and a Christmas...

Ink on Paper (Scotland) had been loss-making in recent years

Ink on Paper (Scotland) sold in pre-pack deal

Livingstone-based litho and digital print business Ink on Paper has been sold in a pre-pack deal to a fellow Scottish print operation.

Kesslers began trading in 1888

Hexcite Group business Kesslers in administration

Retail display specialist Kesslers International, part of the Hexcite Group, has gone into administration due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the retail sector and cost inflation.

The Hampson Bettridge & Co benchtop nipping press

Bookbinding kit goes up for auction

The business and assets of a London bookbinding business – including various items of specialist equipment – will go under the hammer at auction later this month.

Firm received maximum £50,000 Bounce Back Loan

Director disqualified after taking Covid support loan

The owner of a fulfilment firm has been banned from acting as a director for seven years after taking out a Bounce Back Loan despite knowing his business was already insolvent.