Print buying

InSoft releases 'significantly smarter' Imp ganging software
InSoft Automation has revamped its dynamic ganging, imposition and estimating software to offer faster, smarter ganging and enhanced integration with third party MIS and improved post-press...

Latest tenders include new university print framework
A major new framework agreement from a university is one of several print tenders currently up for grabs via the government’s Find A Tender service.

Mortons sells media wing, printing operations retained
Kelsey Media has acquired Mortons Media Group’s publishing and events divisions, while its print and mailing business does not form part of the deal and is set to continue separately.

Importance of magazine ABCs stressed; print growth limited
The IPA, ISBA and the PPA have penned a letter reminding the advertising industry about the importance of certified data in supporting trusted ad trading; with the latest report showing mixed results...

FDM secures major new contract; achieves FSC Chain of Custody certification
Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has secured a new three-year contract with Buckinghamshire Council.

BBC exposes number plate production failures
A BBC probe into suppliers of vehicle number plates has exposed lax practices at several suppliers.

Print.com parent acquires online printer Simian
Print.Group, the holding company behind European print platform Print.com, has acquired online printer Simian.

Wishesjust4you calls for industry support to help children with life-limiting illnesses
A non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to bringing creativity and joy to children with life-limiting illnesses and disabilities has called on printers and paper merchants to donate...

New packaging alliance formed
A new alliance has been formed to champion the merits of fibre-based packaging amid “a critical time” for waste and recycling policies in the UK.

Former Acorn employees launch print agency
A print agency founded by two former employees of Swindon’s shuttered Acorn Press has been met with a wave of enthusiasm after launching just a day after Acorn officially ceased trading.