Print buying

Clays steps in with rescue deal for TJ Books
TJ Books is set to continue under new ownership, with Clays sealing a deal to acquire the firm out of administration.

Macfarlane profit climbs as revenue dips
Macfarlane Group’s pre-tax profit has climbed by 3% while its revenue dropped by 4% in 2024.

Moss expands UK offering with Rocket Graphics buy
Moss has returned to the M&A trail, expanding its presence in the UK with the acquisition of Rocket Graphics.

Reflections Print Finishers to reopen this week
Reflections Print Finishers is set to reopen tomorrow following a hiatus when employees were locked out of its premises.

Our February and March 2025 issue features the finalists in the 2025 Printweek Awards and as if that wasn’t enough to make you warm and fuzzy, the 100pp thumper is stuffed full of thought-provoking insights and all the latest news and views…
Continuing the feel good, the knowledge bank section hosts a deep dive into tax-efficient, budget-friendly perks that can help keep staff happy and we also have a look at printers’ charitable...

TJ Books looks to appoint admins
TJ Books has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, just six months after it bought Charlesworth’s business and assets from that company’s administrators in a pre-pack deal.

Election print and postal pressures highlighted in AEA report
The Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) has put forward a raft of recommendations that would – if adopted – make future elections less stressful for specialist print and mailing providers.

InSoft releases 'significantly smarter' Imp ganging software
InSoft Automation has revamped its dynamic ganging, imposition and estimating software to offer faster, smarter ganging and enhanced integration with third party MIS and improved post-press...

Latest tenders include new university print framework
A major new framework agreement from a university is one of several print tenders currently up for grabs via the government’s Find A Tender service.

Mortons sells media wing, printing operations retained
Kelsey Media has acquired Mortons Media Group’s publishing and events divisions, while its print and mailing business does not form part of the deal and is set to continue separately.