Print buying

Northwolds Richardson Group in administration
Family-run print company Northwolds Richardson Group, formed last year following the merger of North Wolds Printers and Wood Richardson, has gone into administration.

DS Smith moves closer to International Paper takeover
International Paper has filed a preliminary proxy statement regarding the all-share combination of the business with DS Smith, as the deal moves closer to completion.

Suzano starts up world’s largest pulp production line
Market pulp producer Suzano has successfully started up the operation of its new mill, which it claimed is the largest single pulp production line in the world.

Global ad spend to top $1trn for first time
Global advertising spend is due to breach the $1trn (£760bn) mark for the first time, thanks to massive growth in spending through tech giants Meta, Amazon and Alphabet.

Macfarlane confident despite challenging first half
Macfarlane Group has reported decreases in both its sales and pre-tax profit in its half-year results but said it has responded effectively to a challenging period through various means.

UPM pauses production at Kymi and Kaukas mills
The UPM Kaukas and UPM Kymi pulp mills in Finland will adjust their production temporarily to meet market conditions.

TJ Books buys Charlesworth in pre-pack deal
TJ Books has bought Charlesworth’s business and assets from the company’s administrators in a pre-pack deal and has TUPE’d over its 60 staff.

Route 1 launches loyalty scheme for return customers
Route 1 Print, the trade arm of the £58m Bluetree Group, has launched a loyalty scheme offering discounts and rewards to return customers.

Coveris steps up security label production to combat shoplifting surge
Packaging manufacturer Coveris has given a major boost to its UK security label production following the recent rise in retail theft.

Young people consulted on greetings card bereavement messages
Moonpig recently hosted industry professionals and Youth Ambassadors from young people's bereavement charity Winston’s Wish at a special workshop that aimed to address the 'forgotten mourners' of the...