Print industry news roundup: Buxton Press, Orchestra, Reflections, RR Donnelley, Presstek

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26 July 2011

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Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Buxton wins at PrintWeek Awards; Orchestra staff in consultation; Creditors approve Reflections CVA; printers dismiss 'superprinters' claim; The Printed Word buys Presstek.

Buxton scoops industry's top honour in the PrintWeek Awards
Buxton Press scooped the biggest award in print last night, when the Derbyshire-based company secured the coveted Company of the Year crown at the PrintWeek Awards.

Communisis announces Orchestra consultation, contract wins
Communisis has entered into consultation with around 90 staff at its Orchestra Bristol facility as it plans to transfer the fulfillment of the BBC TV licensing contract to Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds.

UPDATED: Creditors approve Reflections CVA
A meeting of creditors today (Friday, 21 October) voted in favour of Reflections Print Lamination's proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).

Printers dismiss RR Donnelley "superprinters" claim
UK Printers have dismissed claims by RR Donnelley that the vast amount of print will eventually be handled by a handful of "superprinters".

The Printed Word invests in Presstek 34DI digital offset press
The Printed Word, a Billingshurst-based commercial printer that supplies the financial sector has invested in a Presstek 34DI digital offset press in response to a growing demand for shorter run work.

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