Direct mail

Government launches postal competition inquiry
The government has announced an inquiry into competition in the UK postal sector, including downstream access and end-to-end delivery, as well as the impact of parcel delivery services on the...

Business inspection: A mail house in tune with clients’ needs
A vibrant printing and mailing business has now added an innovative B2C offering.

Baker Goodchild partners with GB Training for NVQ programme
Direct mail fulfilment and print management services provider Baker Goodchild has started working in partnership with GB Training to provide an NVQ qualification programme for eight of its employees.
Next up in the power of print league, Next
Jo Francis is delighted to see that highly-successful retailer Next is making even more use of print.

Q&A: Jameson Smith, founder and director, Assembly Direct Mail
Jameson, 42, has been in the print business for 24 years. Since 2004 he has built Colchester-based Assembly Direct Mail up to provide a range of services including litho/digital printing and...

ProCo to roll out Tharstern Primo MIS
ProCo has signed a six-figure deal with Tharstern to upgrade its MIS to the vendor’s flagship Primo platform.

Dunstall pursued over Prospect
Kevin Dunstall is being pursued over a personal guarantee given in respect of one of his failed print ventures.

Global MP failure leaves huge shortfall
Global MP has left a total shortfall of more than £13m, with trade suppliers among some of the hardest hit by the firm’s collapse.

Romax completes 2014 spend with IFS kit and cross-media package
Romax has rounded off a £350,000 capex spend in 2014 with some new cutting and folding kit from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) and a new cross-media marketing software suite.

Baker Goodchild expands website with direct mail advice for printers and SMEs
Direct mail fulfilment and print management services provider Baker Goodchild has expanded its website to add new pages that have particular emphasis on guidance and tips for printers, charities,...