Print buying
Go Inspire post strong results, preps for M&A
Go Inspire Group has recorded 15% jump in profits in the year to 31 March 2020 and is poised to play a role in the inevitable post-lockdown consolidation of the UK print industry.
Cautious welcome for new trade credit guarantee scheme
The latest government support scheme could provide further crucial support for the printing industry, following reports of widespread cuts to credit cover.
FD Signs goes from mothballed to 18-hour days to support TFL
FD Signs, which initially mothballed after the lockdown meant it saw “no light at the end of the tunnel”, stepped up and ended up working 18-hour days last month to play an integral role in keeping...
Sappi investigates mill fire
Sappi is evaluating the extent of the damage after a paper machine fire at one of its German mills.
Delga launches labels business
The Delga Group has launched a digital labels business, which will join its existing print and packaging companies this month.
SPOT: Paragon Group buys two businesses
Paragon Group has acquired the OfficeTeam and ZenOffice businesses after parent group Spicers Office Team (SPOT) went into administration.
Printers act as demand for masks takes off
Printers are mobilising to supply non-surgical ‘face coverings’ following a spike in demand after the latest government guidance – web-to-print giant Vistaprint has added colourful masks to its range...
60 seconds with Apple Binding
Apple Binding was formed in 1994 by Kate and Jon Luke. As Kate explains: “We were always looking for a business opportunity. Jon was a commercial diver and I was a print rep. I needed to get a book...
Coronavirus survival guide, part one: Contracts
As Covid-19 continues to force the world into isolation, Printweek examines three key issues for management and finds advice on how to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. Part one is on removing risk...
New technology blossoms
Taking steps to future-proof the business meant going down the digital route for Kalas Packaging.