Direct mail

Alderson brothers: no phoenixes from APG
Ron and Peter Alderson have ruled out the possibility of a 'phoenix' of any of the group's insolvent print businesses, following speculation about a number of new companies connected to senior...

Eclipse completes 4DM acquisition three years ahead of plan
Eclipse Colour has acquired the remaining shares of 4DM, completing the buyout of founders Charles Grant-Salmon and Les Ritchie it began in February 2011 with the purchase of an initial 10% stake.

Ajrowiggins launches EBS wheel to demonstrate recycling benefits
Arjowiggins Graphic is extending its 'It feels good' campaign with the launch of an Environmental Benefits Statements (EBS) wheel.

DM sector demands more transparency in mail surcharges
Royal Mail has gone some way to addressing the direct mail industry's concerns over reversion charges, but fears about implementation remain

Royal Mail is playing a straight bat, but there's much to do
The passion surrounding reversions is hardly surprising, given that there are millions of pounds in lost revenue at stake - a huge figure for mailing houses whose profits are built on slim margins.

Royal Mail sets out proposed changes to reversion charges
Royal Mail has outlined a series of proposals which it hopes will quell an industry backlash over its sudden increase in reversion charges.

Hollywood Monster goes for gold with £1m Westfield project
Signs and graphics specialist Hollywood Monster has created some of Europe's largest ever banners for Stratford's Westfield shopping centre.

Communisis hails international sales growth in interims
Communisis has highlighted its growing international sales in its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2012.

US Postmaster General optimistic despite need for change
For the past few years, the story of the reliable but often dull US Postal Service has had more plot twists and turns than a soap opera - and that in turn has triggered a great deal of worry among...

Closure planned for St Ives Direct Leeds
St Ives Direct Leeds is set to be closed after St Ives announced plans to consolidate its direct mail offering at its Bradford facility.