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Paperchase was in trouble even before the pandemic

Paperchase up for sale again as expansion plans fall through

The consortium that bought Paperchase in August 2022 has put the firm up for sale just five months after its purchase, according to reports.

Thompson said the instructions on the poster from the whistle-blower "is absolutely not our policy"

Senior MP accuses Royal Mail of prioritising parcels over letters

Business committee chair Darren Jones has accused Royal Mail of prioritising parcels over letters, and therefore breaching its legal obligations.

Candy (L) with Bennett: "We know their flag hardware is the best around"

UK Feather Flags and Innotech in new supply deal

Innotech Digital has secured a two-year agreement with flag producer UK Feather Flags to supply its range of Acrobat Flag Hardware, including through the company’s new trade-only division UK Feather...

Sam Evans hopes to republish the book to support a local hospice. Image: Border Counties Advertizer

Oswestry history book tries for charity reprint

The editor of a book resurrected in a charity reprint in 2017 is attempting another run, after finding local demand.

CBS is headquartered in Wakefield. Image: Google Maps

Complete Business Solutions acquired in pre-pack

Complete Business Solutions (CBS) has been acquired in a pre-pack deal by EVO.

Montgomery: "We look ahead into 2023 with confidence"

National World to propose maiden dividend

National World has reported that the strength of its group performance, current outlook and prospects means the board expects to propose and recommend a maiden dividend in conjunction with the release...

The new technology has significantly boosted MacroArt's productivity

MacroArt reaps benefits of investment round

Large-format printer-installer MacroArt invested over £500,000 throughout 2022, allowing the company to achieve massive productivity gains of up to 150%.

Prestwich joined Adare SEC in November 2018

Prestwich to leave Adare SEC

Adare SEC chief commercial officer Tom Prestwich is set to leave the business – and the industry – this spring.

The event will be split into morning and afternoon sessions

Ballyprint MD aims to grow Impro following pre-pack buy

Belfast litho printer Impro Printing has been given a new lease of life after being bought by Ballyprint managing director Aaron Klewchuck in a pre-liquidation deal late last year.

Allistair Hunter with the new Duplo DC-618 slitter/cutter/creaser

DS Group finishes latest install round with second Kyocera

Employee-owned direct mail and marketing company DS Group took delivery of a second Kyocera TaskAlfa Pro 15000C colour inkjet printer in early November, rounding off a spate of purchases from supplier...

Marpak’s Alpina has joined another two Bobst machines

Marpak adds third Bobst after efficiency drive

Carton finishing specialist Marpak installed a Bobst Alpina 110 A3 folder-gluer, marking the latest step in a 20-year relationship with the finishing machine manufacturer.

Royal Mail is temporarily unable to despatch items to overseas destinations

Cyber incident continues to impact Royal Mail

Royal Mail is continuing to experience severe disruption to its international export services, two days after it was first hit by a cyber incident.

Advanced UK is a longstanding Xerox Platinum partner. Image: Google Maps

Xerox acquires Advanced UK

Xerox has acquired Advanced UK, a hardware and managed print services provider and longstanding Xerox Platinum partner.

Warwick Printing Company factory remains unsold. Image: EHB Reeves Commercial

Warwick Printing Company updates on progress

One of the joint liquidators of Warwick Printing Company, which closed last summer, has updated on the progress of the case.

GPMI has warehouses and offices in Dublin and Belfast

Premier makes Irish acquisition

Premier Paper Group has acquired Dublin-based paper merchant GPMI to open up a new geographical market for the business.