Print buying
US API business files for Chapter 11
The US sister company of API Group, which has been placed into administration, has filed for Chapter 11 protection.
Paper mill strikes underway in Finland
Around 9,000 workers at paper mills in Finland started a three-week strike earlier this week after pay talks broke down.
Breaking: Anton directors sentenced for fraud
Five former directors of Anton Group have been sentenced for their part in a reported £3.1m fraud.
Monotype acquires Fontsmith
Monotype has acquired London-based boutique type foundry Fontsmith to boost its expertise and bolster its already extensive typeface library.
Design Group in major US expansion
IG Design Group has raised £120m for a major acquisition that will double the size of its business in the US.
Emtone ceases trading
Specialist litho printer Emtone has gone into voluntary liquidation.
Tinmasters to consolidate on one site
Metal decorator Tinmasters plans to restructure its operations in Wales by consolidating onto one site – a move that will spend the end for its historic Caldicot facility that has been in operation...
CMA launches inquiry into Future’s TI Media acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Future’s proposed acquisition of TI Media.
Service Graphics snaps up Image Factory
Paragon Group is on the acquisition trail again – its Service Graphics business has acquired Chippenham point-of-purchase specialist Image Factory with details of another buy expected to be confirmed...
Kellmatt upgrades with Iridesse
Borehamwood-based commercial printer Kellmatt has installed a new Xerox Iridesse digital printer with gold and silver capability.