Print buying

Palm had group turnover of €2bn (£1.66bn) in 2023. Image: Palm

Palm acquires John Hargreaves (Collyhurst & Stalybridge)

German paper and packaging group Palm has acquired John Hargreaves (Collyhurst & Stalybridge), a producer of corrugated products based close to Manchester.

Promo products boss barred

The boss of a promotional products company has been disqualified for failing to keep adequate accounting records.

Packaging perils highlighted by web error

The importance of proofreading – and in particular checking the veracity of website addresses – has been highlighted after an embarrassing incident involving Mattel doll packaging that directs...

Roche: "The reaction so far has been tremendous"

Haybrooke secures print framework agreement with Ricoh UK

Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has secured a new three-year print framework agreement with Ricoh UK.

Shock as Ashford Colour Press files NOI

Ashford Colour Press has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators, with the news sending a shockwave around the book printing and publishing world amid hopes of a rescue deal.

The IPIA Gala Dinner kicks off with a champagne reception

IPIA looks to foster industry growth at Recognising Excellence

The IPIA has outlined the details for its 2024 Recognising Excellence event and Gala Dinner and Awards night, continuing its mission to encourage industry growth.

The forecast spend would mark a 7.8% increase from last year’s spend of £9.7bn

UK ad spend to reach £10.5bn during festive season

Advertisers are expected to spend a record £10.5bn during the festive season, according to new data released by the Advertising Association (AA) and WARC, with an uptick expected for out-of-home...

Sellers’ orders are produced and delivered across local production hubs and distributors in the US

Gelato launches Amazon integration in the US

Local on-demand production platform Gelato has integrated with Amazon US, enabling e-commerce sellers to boost their business.

L-R: Anthony Donnelly, Jonathan Nagle, Richard Rankin and Gareth Rylands

MBO team takes helm at Reeds

Long-standing Cumbrian commercial and signage printer H&H Reeds has been acquired by an MBO team.

JD Williams owner adopts dissolvable garment bags

Online retail group N Brown has switched to dissolvable packaging for its garment bags in a move that is expected to cut its use of conventional plastics by 44%.