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Paragon Group confirms Magnadata acquisition

Paragon Group has confirmed that it has acquired the trade and assets of Magnadata, for an undisclosed sum, saving more than 90 jobs.

Essentra set to move printing operation from Hull to Wales

Essentra is reportedly set to move its print operation to South Wales, in a move that will put up to 60 jobs at risk.

Allen Signs acquires Double Red printing division

Vehicle livery and signmaking specialist Allen Signs has acquired the printing division of photographic agency Double Red, for an undisclosed sum.

Norprint understood to have closed

PrintWeek understands that label printer Norprint has been placed into administration and parent company Magnadata has been bought by BemroseBooth Paragon.

Whistl poised for MBO

The main conditions of a management buyout (MBO) of Whistl have been provisionally agreed between its managers and owner PostNL, following an review of PostNL's UK activities

CFH Docmail acquires BSS Scotmail business

CFH Docmail has acquired the assets of the Glasgow site of BSS Scotland, also trading as BSS Scotmail, for an undisclosed sum.

Q&A: Ian Chamberlain, managing director, Tudor Bookbinding

Ian has worked in print finishing since he left school at the age of 16, barring a brief interlude in 1975 when he tried his hand at being a milkman, a cooked meats salesman, and a van driver, before...

Invest in your workforce of tomorrow

The managing director of KCS Print welcomed chancellor George Osborne’s recent boost for apprentices: a new levy to help large businesses spearhead a drive to increase numbers of apprentices. With...

Printing Charity calls on industry for help at Print Futures Awards

The Printing Charity (TPC) has announced the winners of this year’s Print Futures Awards and called on the industry to promote print more to young people.

Webmart appoints two top-level hires; plans new client room

Two new directors have joined Webmart in newly created roles as part of a company restructure to support its continued growth.