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Suppliers and authors left in lurch

Unbound restructures in face of cashflow issues

Crowdfunding publisher Unbound has left suppliers, investors and freelancers unpaid after failing to meet fundraising targets in 2024, according to a report from The Bookseller.

UK orders are being transferred to Solopress
Group efficiency boost

Onlineprinters UK customers transition to Solopress

Solopress has said that all Onlineprinters.co.uk customers will soon transition to Solopress, aligning with the group’s strategy to streamline its operations, enhance its efficiency, and prioritise...

Reach: all six print sites still operating
Strong trading reported

Reach shares leap following positive Q4

Reach has said its trading in Q4 was “strong” and, as a result, it now expects to deliver results ahead of current market expectations for the full year – causing its share price to jump.

Ancient House: focus on EBITDA, not turnover
Trade creditors owed over £2.5m

Ancient House Press shortfall revealed

Ancient House Press, which went into liquidation last week, had an estimated deficiency of more than £4.6m according to filings at Companies House.

The Tako board mill is located in the centre of the city of Tampere. Image: Google Maps
Could impact 215 jobs

Metsä Board plans to close Tako mill and enhance Kyro mill

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is planning to close its Tako board mill while improving the efficiency of its Kyro board mill and has launched change negotiations at both mills and related...

The new Liyu prints up to 120sqm/hr
Handles two 1.6m rolls simultaneously

Henderson Print ramps up speed with dual-roll Liyu

Henderson Print, the print arm of retail investment company and Spar supermarket owner Henderson Group, has ramped up production since installing a Liyu Platinum Hybrid Q3XL 3.2m printer.

Amira Bouchiba started at Durst UK this month. Image: Durst UK
"Unique combination of industry knowledge"

Durst UK expands customer support with new strategic appointment

Durst UK has taken on Amira Bouchiba as its new UKI software and application specialist in a strategic move.

The main phone number for Ancient House currently cuts off. Image: Google Maps
"Steady decline in sales"

Ancient House in liquidation

Ipswich web and sheetfed printer Ancient House Press has entered liquidation, only a month after its owner told Printweek that the business was undergoing a corporate restructure.

Micropress will be the first UK company to install the XL 106-8P seen at Drupa 2024

Micropress orders UK’s first Drupa 2024 Speedmaster XL 106-8P

Micropress will take delivery of the UK’s first Dupa 2024 model of the Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8P on 31 March 2025, complete with an array of optional extras first seen at Drupa 2024.

GF Smith will expand its portfolio of creative papers, including the full Gmund Colors range
Entire Gmund collection

GF Smith becomes exclusive UK supplier for Gmund

GF Smith has formed an exclusive partnership with German paper mill Gmund.

Ian Parkhouse (centre) will take his leisure on the banks of Lancashire's trout streams
Gone fishin'

Ronset waves off veteran printer

Ronset has waved farewell to Ian Parkhouse, a print industry veteran and the firm’s print finisher and printer for the past 11 years, following his retirement.

PM Solutions' recently-installed Rialto is its third
Inkjet install

PM Solutions looks to reel in business with third Rialto

PM Solutions has installed a third Xerox Rialto 900 reel-to-sheet inkjet press at its Edinburgh factory, bolstering the company’s mailing capacity ahead of key contract bids.

Watson was honoured at a December graduation ceremony at Glasgow's historic Bute Hall
"Unbelievable" recognition

Print philanthropist Watson honoured with Glasgow degree

John Watson OBE, industry philanthropist and former Glasgow label printer, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow for his charitable work and business achievements.

The service is designed to integrate with industry MIS and ERP platforms
Aimed at the entire print value chain

Haybrooke launches PDQ Benchmarking

Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has launched PDQ Benchmarking, a new service for the industry designed to provide easy access to live market benchmark information.

Girls Who Print is now an expansive international network, bridging diverse sectors
"Crucial step forward"

Girls Who Print becomes global nonprofit organisation

Girls Who Print, the world’s largest network of women in print and graphic communications, has revealed its formal evolution into a global nonprofit organisation.