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MP opens new Multipanel UK factory
Aluminium substrate manufacturer Multipanel has relocated its operations to the UK after opening a new multimillion-pound factory and distribution centre in Eythorne, near Dover.
Former Montgomery Litho boss acquires DS Smith Pollokshaws
Thomas Montgomery, the former owner of the collapsed Scottish print group Montgomery Litho, has returned to print as part of a buy-in management buy-out (BIMBO) team at DS Smith Plastics Print...
Global MP kit sold, but mailing arm status unclear
It has emerged that the kit from collapsed Global MP has been sold to an undisclosed buyer, while separately the status of subsidiary Global MP Mailing remains unclear.
Global MP situation reaches crunch point
Staff at Global MP have been told not to attend work and will not be paid by the company, according to a source close to the business.
Service Point begins rebuild with recruitment drive
Service Point UK has announced a major recruitment drive with up to 40 vacancies to be filled by the end of the year.
Dot Gradations ceases trading following handover
Repro firm Dot Gradations has ceased trading following a handover of its archives and order book to Tag Publishing.
Catton Print boosts finishing capability with Horizon install
Catton Print has invested in a new Horizon stitch-fold-trim line, supplied by UK distributor Intelligent Finishing Systems, after seeing the kit in operation at Ipex 2014.
Global MP in administration
Joint administrators have been appointed at Bradford’s Global MP.
Killer app: Dekkle helps highlight plight of endangered apes
Did you know there were only 880 mountain gorillas left in the world? Probably not. This was a shocking figure brought home all the more powerfully by the latest ‘Project Hangup’ exhibition, entitled...
Overmatter: 3D space adventure
Overmatter is a big fan of the International Space Station, and often dashes outside at ungodly hours to wave as its bright light hurtles overhead.
Industry veterans open new Sheffield print firm
Two former directors of Sheffield-based ProCo have set up a new commercial print operation in the city.
De Montfort University targets commercial work after £1m spend
De Montfort University Leicester has completed a £1m investment in its in-house Printing Centre.
Ink & Print becomes main UK Vegra distributor
Ink & Print has become the UK’s main distributor of Vegra products.
Portobello Press in administration after sale falls through
Portobello Press has fallen into administration after a potential buyer pulled out at the last minute, resulting in the loss of 23 jobs.
CPI follows digital spend with new hardback book line
CPI UK has boosted its trade hardback book capacity by 50% with the installation of a new Kolbus casing-in line at its CPI Mackays site in Chatham, Kent.