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Most-read of December topped by restructures and people moves

As 2024 wound down to a close, December was a month of change for several companies and our listicle for the month was dominated by corporate restructures, major M&A activity, and senior hires and other people news.


1 Ancient House set for corporate restructure 5,532 clicks

Ancient House Press has filed a notice of Intention to appoint an administrator but its owner has told Printweek that the business is undergoing a corporate restructure and that it is “business as usual” at the company.


2 RRD to acquire Williams Lea 3,115 clicks

RRD has entered into a definitive agreement with buyout firm Advent to acquire Williams Lea.


3 Go Inspire strengthens leadership team amid year of growth 2,248 clicks

Marketing specialist Go Inspire has made five strategic senior hires over the past few months to support its focus on growth and innovation.


Kilcoyne takes up new role at Webmart 2,248 clicks

Sarah Kilcoyne has joined Webmart in a move that will see her return to her northern roots.


PCP boosts efficiency with new kit 2,248 clicks

Precision Colour Printing is making a six-figure investment in technology to improve efficiencies and is also adapting its shift patterns for greater flexibility – while its new owners are looking to add further buys.


Heidelberg to reduce headcount at biggest site 1,599 clicks

Heidelberg aims to save more than €100m (£83m) by reducing the size of the workforce at its biggest site in Germany by 11.25%, or 450 roles.


Fujifilm’s new Revorias slated for January release; pricing revealed 1,120 clicks

Fujifilm will launch four new mid-range models in its Revoria production press portfolio in January 2025 – the EC2100, EC2100S, SC285 and SC285S.


Four-day week adopted at Surface Print 1,079 clicks

Lancashire wallpaper print specialist Surface Print has moved workers to a four-day week following a successful six-month trial, cutting the business’ electricity and gas bills.


Remaining kit from firm that had assets stolen up for auction 1,060 clicks

The remaining kit belonging to a plastic bottle recycling company in administration that had assets with a value of £1.3m stolen last month has gone up for auction.


10 Offset Print & Packaging joins Alzamora Group 1,059 clicks

Offset Print & Packaging has become part of Spanish cartonboard packaging specialist Alzamora Group.