Companies & suppliers

Polestar in the frame as Goodhead speculation grows

Speculation is rife that Sir John Madejski is poised to sell Goodhead Group - with Polestar tipped as the most likely 'buyer' for the business.

Drupa: 'the industry changed our minds'

Manufacturers and rival shows breathed a sigh of relief this week after Drupa bowed to industry pressure and stated that it would stick to its four-year cycle, following a meeting of its 20-strong...

Trinity Mirror reveals positive outlook in the face of hacking allegations

The publisher's interim results reveal a 12% drop in advertising revenue to 94m in the 17 weeks to 28 October 2012 but it said that its end of year operating profits would be in line with the 104.5m...

Alderson creditors owed over 5m following collapse

Unsecured creditors of the five operating companies of Alderson Print Group (APG) were owed a combined 5.1m at the time of their administration, according to the creditors report.

McKenzie Clark puts in sporting effort for signage

McKenzie Clark has been creating branding and signage for the International Leaders Sports Summit for three years, an event that welcomes 1700 guests from 45 different sports and 55 countries.

Fespa announces plans for Fespa Fabric 2013

Fespa has announced plans for the fourth Fespa Fabric, which will take place at the Excel on 25-29 June as part of Fespa 2013.

Obama victory ends robust year for political print

President Barack Obama's victory over Republican rival Mitt Romney last night marked the end of one of the most combative - and expensive - political races in US history.

Perfect Colours signs Durst Omega sole UK distribution deal

Perfect Colours has signed an exclusive UK distribution deal with Durst for its Omega entry-level, wide-format UV inkjet printers.

Suppliers split over reaction to raw materials price hikes

Printing ink suppliers are split over the need to raise their prices as they combat major increases in the costs of raw materials.

PeterLynn targets digital labels with Xeikon 3030 install

PeterLynn, the Corby-based manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, has bought a Xeikon digital press and doubled its factory size as it seeks new business in the food and beauty sectors.