Print buying

Service Graphics exits Cheadle, expands Skelmersdale
Service Graphics is relocating its Cestrian and Image Group operations to Skelmersdale after the landlord decided to terminate the lease on its Cheadle site.

Walstead to trim continental web capacity
Walstead Group has announced plans to close one of its continental web offset factories.

Council cans printed magazine
North Somerset Council’s free printed magazine to all residents will no longer be published after a council decision taken last week.

Clays steps in with rescue deal for TJ Books
TJ Books is set to continue under new ownership, with Clays sealing a deal to acquire the firm out of administration.

Macfarlane profit climbs as revenue dips
Macfarlane Group’s pre-tax profit has climbed by 3% while its revenue dropped by 4% in 2024.

Moss expands UK offering with Rocket Graphics buy
Moss has returned to the M&A trail, expanding its presence in the UK with the acquisition of Rocket Graphics.

Reflections Print Finishers to reopen this week
Reflections Print Finishers is set to reopen tomorrow following a hiatus when employees were locked out of its premises.

Our February and March 2025 issue features the finalists in the 2025 Printweek Awards and as if that wasn’t enough to make you warm and fuzzy, the 100pp thumper is stuffed full of thought-provoking insights and all the latest news and views…
Continuing the feel good, the knowledge bank section hosts a deep dive into tax-efficient, budget-friendly perks that can help keep staff happy and we also have a look at printers’ charitable...

TJ Books looks to appoint admins
TJ Books has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, just six months after it bought Charlesworth’s business and assets from that company’s administrators in a pre-pack deal.

Election print and postal pressures highlighted in AEA report
The Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) has put forward a raft of recommendations that would – if adopted – make future elections less stressful for specialist print and mailing providers.