The Cheshire-based company, which has more than 550 staff worldwide, has been chosen as part of the council’s Printing Services and Associated Products framework, which began on 1 September.

It has been working with the council for more than 20 years, providing a wide range of marketing and communications material including newsletters, information leaflets, PVC banners and Christmas cards.

The company also has a direct print management contract with Oldham Council and is a member of the framework for Salford City Council.

APS Group account director Simon Young said: "We have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with Manchester City Council and are delighted that this will be extended further through the framework listing. We also hope that the framework will help us to build new relationships with other North West authorities and allow us to form greater ties with our local community in the coming months."

Earlier this week the £60m-turnover APS Group announced it had invested more than half a million pounds in Heidelberg finishing equipment to replace six MBO folders.