Disciplines

Go Inspire returns to profit and targets growth
Go Inspire Group’s full results have demonstrated a return to profit at pre-tax profit level and highlighted how the business has combatted the impact of the pandemic.

Bakergoodchild acquires Send DM
Bakergoodchild has acquired direct mail, print and fulfilment company Send DM as part of its 2021 Growth Strategy.

Paragon back on the M&A trail
Paragon Group has added to its Service Graphics presence in London with the acquisition of creative print specialist Tod UK.

Messe sweetens exhibitor deals for Interpack
Messe Düsseldorf has confirmed how it plans to run Interpack 2021, including elements such as discounts that could be significant for Drupa 2021 as well.

Fespa dubs show as sector 'springboard'
Fespa has secured more big name exhibitors for next March’s Global Expo in Amsterdam, with the organiser heralding the event as a “vital springboard” for the sector.

Confidence improves in Q3 but Q4 forecasts downbeat
UK printing and printed packaging has rebounded from the record low seen in the second quarter of 2020, but not yet by enough according to new research.

James Cropper suffers loss as pandemic impacts
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper suffered a loss and a steep fall in revenue in the first half of the financial year due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic but said it is now seeing signs of...

CBILS extended: printers urged to consider options
Print bosses have been urged to take advantage of CBILS finance while they still can, after the taxpayer-backed scheme was extended for three months.

Abbi Signs boosts output and profits
Abbi Signs has boosted turnaround times by around 50% after installing its first flatbed as it looks to expand its offering.

Bell & Bain takes second K&B delivery and reveals acquisition
Bell & Bain has taken delivery of the second of its two new Rapida 145 large-format presses from Koenig & Bauer and has revealed it acquired press engineering specialist Lithotec Services earlier this...