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Xerox buys Go Inspire
Industry giant Xerox has swooped to acquire Go Inspire as it looks to expand its Digital Services business worldwide.

Howard Hunt administrators make fresh report
Administrators at the Howard Hunt group of companies have updated on their progress with the complex administration.

Paragon buys Lettershop
Paragon Group has completed its acquisition of The Lettershop Group following a protracted process due to recent events at parent YM Group.

Mail volumes at highest level in two years
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q1 2022, a period that saw mail volumes on the panel reach their highest level since Q1 2020.

Deja vu as YM accounts overdue
YM Group’s accounts are, once again, flagged as overdue at Companies House.

Mailbox invests to boost charity offering
Mailbox has invested in a new high-spec CMC line to enhance its raffle pack production capabilities.

MBA Group ups capacity with fourth Fusion Cross
MBA Group has taken on a fourth Bowe Systec Fusion Cross high speed inserter from Bowe UK to further increase its capacity.

Tesco steers customers towards online statements
Tesco plans to send out Clubcard statements by email rather than post from next month “to help save paper” – although there is an option for customers to opt back in to printed communications.

Postal workers could ballot for strike action
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said over 115,000 postal workers may ballot for strike action if Royal Mail management do not negotiate a “no strings” pay rise by next week.

EDWPS gears up for expansion with new hires
Eight Days a Week Print Solutions (EDWPS) has expanded its team with the appointment of two senior sales leaders who formerly worked at YM Group.