Print buying

Walstead closes York, but still hopes for reprisal
Walstead Group has confirmed the closure of its York facility, while simultaneously hoping to get the factory going again at some point.

Liquidators appointed at Blackwell Print
Liquidators are now in place at historic Great Yarmouth-based printer Blackwell Print, which closed its doors at the end of February.

Palm offers to acquire five corrugated box plants from International Paper
German paper and packaging group Palm has made an offer to acquire five corrugated box plants from International Paper (IP).

John Lewis launches new glossy publication
John Lewis is supporting its Home brand with the launch of a new, glossy home publication.

Brand Packaging Network launch aims to transform packaging into dynamic media channel
The Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) has announced the launch of the Interactive Brand Packaging Network (IBPN), a new initiative that aims to establish packaging as a...

Redefining the future of print production
Joan Perez Pericot looks at how the accelerated implementation of automation and AI is enabling HP and its partner customers to drive the industry forward in ways that were barely imaginable before.

Asteria Group continues growth with Irish acquisition
Asteria Labels & Packaging Group has continued on its acquisitive growth path after acquiring Dublin business Label World.

Sylvamo unveils portfolio rebrand
Paper company Sylvamo has unveiled the new name for its existing top-tier, uncoated, wood-free printing and converting paper portfolio.

Catalogue printing framework tops latest tenders
A seven-figure contract for the supply of catalogue printing services is the largest new tender by value currently live via the government’s Contracts Finder service.

Royal Mail seeks changes to USO reform
Royal Mail has responded to Ofcom’s proposals for reform of the Universal Postal Service and has pushed back on what it described as “over specified” delivery targets.