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CPG is understood to be in administration. Image: Google Maps

Situation unclear at CPG

Kent-based print firm CPG Brand Communications, which is registered as Colour Print Ltd, is understood to be in administration with all staff laid off with immediate effect.

Late payment continues to impact print

Printers stand up to late payments

Printing and print-related businesses are among those that are still suffering the most when it comes to late invoice payment.

Printweek’s rundown of the biggest headlines of the past 12 months

As the industry gears up for the opportunities and challenges of the new year and decade ahead, we take a look back at the stories that defined 2019, which proved to be another lively year for print.

The announcement of an election led to more work for leaflet printers

Review of 2019: November

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

GF Smith was established in 1885

Review of 2019: December

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

Print names make the Sunday Times Top Track 250 rankings

Review of 2019: October

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

Macfarlane CEO Peter Atkinson described acquired Leyland as "high quality and well run"

Review of 2019: September

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

A potential collapse of the Whaley Bridge dam threatened homes and businesses in Derbyshire

Review of 2019: August

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

New Taylor Bloxham CEO Teresa-Anne Dunleavy

Review of 2019: July

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

Paragon invests in Nottingham site

Review of 2019: Paragon – to €1bn turnover and beyond

This was a pivotal year for Paragon Group and its CEO Paddy Crean, with a series of deals that would propel sales beyond his €1bn turnover goal.