Print buying

Northside Graphics under new ownership, targets growth

Northside Graphics has been bought by a private equity house, as the online print business looks to accelerate its growth plans organically and through strategic acquisitions.

PersonaliseMe opened its doors in November 2023

Welsh couple launch new venture following cards success

The married couple behind online greetings card business LimaLima have launched a new merchandise and workwear shop, PersonaliseMe, in Colwyn Bay, North Wales.

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Four new print tenders open for bids

A raft of new print tenders spanning several industry sectors are currently live via the government’s Contracts Finder platform.

Principal Mailing was previously known as Mainstream Direct. Image: Google Maps

Principal Mailing ceases trading

Print and direct mail specialist Principal Mailing Solutions ceased trading in December and business advisory firm FRP Advisory is expected to be appointed shortly to oversee insolvency proceedings.

Chevler gains Welsh Gov funding

Baking paperware specialist Chevler has benefited from £300,000 of funding from the Welsh Government.

PCP in post-press stacker spend

Precision Colour Printing (PCP) has boosted quality and productivity with a big investment in a new automated stacking system.

Revealed: the struggle to sell Communisis

Paragon would have been willing to acquire the entire Communisis business on a solvent basis – including its pension scheme liabilities – for £1 in May 2023, but the deal was rejected and the group...

Spirit Label Solutions was founded by five veterans of the industry

Spirit Label Solutions lay down £5m challenge

Glasgow label start-up Spirit Label Solutions has set its sights on disrupting the Scottish labels market with its ambitious growth plans.

AMS highlights the ever-expanding range of RFID opportunities

Printing and packaging technology pioneer AMS Mailing Solutions (AMS) has highlighted the evolution of the Kirk-Rudy RFID Encoding System, which opens myriad applications ranging from direct mail and...

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Ofcom report on future of USO: industry reacts

Industry bosses have until 3 April to respond to Ofcom’s proposals for reform of the Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation – while publishers’ association the PPA has already warned about the...