Business
Johnston Press acquired in pre-pack deal
Johnston Press has been acquired in a pre-pack deal by JPIMedia, a newly-formed company controlled by a consortium of Johnston's debt investors led by US hedge fund GoldenTree Asset Management.
Print welcomes government boost to creative industries
A new government initiative to boost the creative industries has been welcomed by printers, provided that it has a knock-back effect on the prosperity of their own sector.
ShortList shuts print title as publisher rebrands
Shortlist Media is shutting ShortList, its flagship men’s print title, and has rebranded itself as The Stylist Group.
C&T enhances Reverse Bend Matrix
Creasing matrix and profile rubbers manufacturer C&T Channel Matrix has rolled out improvements to its Reverse Bend Matrix product.
Corrugated firm fined for turning river purple
Repentant Ablebox has been stung with a bill of £13,017 after the "criminal" disposal of waste ink turned the nearby river Yeo purple.
DMGT moves to buy i from Johnston Press
The owner of the Daily Mail is "plotting" to buy the i newspaper from Johnston Press, according to a report from Sky News.
James Cropper profits down in H1
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has reported a steep pre-tax profit drop in the first half of the financial year as it continues to be impacted by higher pulp prices.
Follow customers on path to success
In this issue’s round table discussion, of the many interesting topics covered one in particular stood out: that there are two types of print businesses – those that are focused on products and those...
Print can capitalise on online’s failings
In its eighth year, the Power of Print conference played host to its biggest audience yet, with more than 200 attendees heading to Stationers’ Hall to hear from an impressive line-up of speakers.
Budget makes some progress in restoring print’s confidence
In the first Budget to take place on a Monday since 1962, Philip Hammond made moves to commit the government to greater spending on health – £20.5bn more for the NHS over the next five years and at...