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Gowise Print was created by the parents of current owner Nick Gorvin in 1983.

ESP's Swindon facility

ESP secures seven-figure CBILS funding

ESP Colour is the latest print business to secure a substantial CBILS loan to help it ride out the Covid-19 pandemic.

Antalis: biggest paper merchant in the UK

Antalis now under KPP control

Kokusai Pulp & Paper has officially taken control of Antalis after it completed the purchase of the shares held by majority shareholder Sequana, marking a “new page” for the merchanting group.

Sappi thanked customers for their loyalty and understanding while PM3 was fixed

Alfeld Mill's PM3 back in production ahead of schedule

Sappi’s PM3 machine at its Alfeld Mill in Germany is back in production after it was put out of action in a fire just over two months ago.

Airplac's Printfoam substrate: 100% recyclable

Airplac capitalises on bespoke foamboard offering

Airplac is reporting burgeoning demand for its made-to-measure foamboard due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting demand for new types of products in retail and leisure environments.

IPIA and BAPC to host virtual event

Twinned trade associations IPIA and BAPC are to host a four-day virtual conference developed to help “help the UK print industry strengthen its adaptability and resilience”.

Hobs: revamp reflects "distinct operational focuses"

Restructure at Hobs

A restructure at Hobs has seen the business ditch its unlisted PLC status and split off its Anexsys wing.

MacMillan: confident that the combo will create an even stronger company

HH Global in mega-merger

HH Global is taking over its much larger rival InnerWorkings in a $177m marketing services mega-merger.

Edit boasts a roster of blue-chip clients

Former St Ives agency joins Two Sides

Marketing agency Edit has joined print and paper advocacy group Two Sides .

Fire service sent seven fire engines to tackle blaze

Recycling fire at GD site

A fire at the recycling facility on the same site as GD Web Offset has caused a temporary shutdown at the printer, but has not damaged its premises.