Companies & suppliers

Former Xerox manager sets up new venture
A new independent consultancy has launched, focused on helping companies maximise their investments in web-to-print and variable data technology.

Tangent's online ops add new customers
Tangent Communications described all its operations as performing "well" in its AGM statement released today.

New interactive magazine puts print first
An ambitious publishing project involving a new, entirely interactive women's magazine goes live this week.
Coatings Direct consolidates and aims to add services
Coatings Direct has consolidated its operations in East Anglia onto its main site in Harleston.

Alpine Press bought out of administration by founder
Alpine Press in Hertfordshire has been bought out of administration by its previous owner after the company was blighted by a spate of bed debt.

Exaprint showcases creative options
Exaprint has launched its new Creative Box product, showcasing a range of added-value print and finishing techniques that form part of its service.

Massive claim over Goodhead pension scheme
Goodhead Group's unsecured creditors are owed more than 100m, once a huge claim from the Pension Protection Fund is taken into account.

Ditto board proves a hit at Fespa
A new UK-designed and manufactured display and signage board is proving one of the surprise hits at Fespa.

Berforts and BT&D to merge
A merger between Berforts Information Press and Butler Tanner & Dennis (BT&D) is set to create the third-biggest book printing group in the UK.

MPG saga enters final phase
After a protracted wait MPG Printgroup has now definitely gone into administration.