Print buying

Antalis to restructure UK business
Paper merchant Antalis has undertaken a strategic review “to create a leaner and more resilient organisation” that will result in a number of redundancies across the UK business.

De La Rue to slash costs by £35m
De La Rue has quashed fears that it could breach its banking covenants and has announced a new three-year Turnaround Plan that includes an “accelerated cost reduction programme” aimed at saving the...

If people don't want it, so be it
Jo Francis says it’s not worth worrying about the type of print that’s on its way out. If, indeed, it is.

CWU ballot still going ahead following RM pay deal rebuff
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has dismissed Royal Mail’s proposed pay deal on the grounds that it is “not linked to the dispute” and said it could call a strike as early as next month.

Callimedia sold in pre-pack deal
Callimedia has been sold out of administration in a pre-pack deal after being hit by a bad debt by a major client.

Sappi extends price increases to Europe
Sappi Europe is to increase woodfree coated and woodfree uncoated paper prices by 5%-8% from April.

Gemini lauded in Kodak green awards
Gemini Print has led the UK charge in this year’s Kodak Sonora Plate Green Leaf Awards, which recognise environmental and sustainability best practice, achieving the joint top score in Europe.

Mondi promotes CFO to CEO
Mondi has promoted its group chief financial officer Andrew King to group chief executive.

HH Global awarded Wilko contract
HH Global has been awarded a multi-year contract by Wilko, covering print and related services.

Antalis carbon balances Arjo Creative Papers range
Antalis has carbon balanced every product in its Arjowiggins Creative Papers range.