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Magazines run late after YM web collapse
The fallout from the abrupt closure of YM Group’s three web offset sites continues, with some weekly titles running late and all eyes on the Daily Mail’s first in-house production of its Weekend...
Moonpig sales reflect 'permanent step change in scale'
Moonpig Group has upped its sales forecast for the current financial year to £300m.
Grafenia updates on 2021/22 performance
Grafenia is “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead after reporting an improving sales trend, and expects to further reduce its losses in its upcoming results.
BBC piece puts football programmes in focus
A BBC article questioning the future for football programmes has sparked a lively debate among experts.
YRG Group acquires Spera to drive growth
Packaging and design specialist YRG Group has acquired Spera and Spera Global to accelerate its growth.
First published hybrid hemp paper book gets London debut
A hybrid hemp paper that is suitable for book publishing and HP Indigo printing is being shown in a published book for the first time at this week’s London Book Fair.
Compass gains further £15m to support SME investment
Compass Business Finance has secured an additional £15m in funding from the British Business Bank to help SME firms invest in new equipment to take their businesses forward.
Apprintable continues kit investment drive
London-based print and design specialist Apprintable has added a Morgana laminator 450 Pro to bring laminating in-house and expand capabilities.
Antalis acquires German packaging group
Antalis has signed an agreement to acquire BB Pack Group in Germany, a packaging distributor specialised in the e-commerce sector.
Heidelberg plans to grow digital label printing offering
Heidelberg has sold the Swiss site of label wing Gallus but will continue to operate from the location, where it will focus on digital label printing alongside a new customer demo centre.
Paragon buys Williams Lea CCM wing
Paragon Customer Communications has further expanded its offering after snapping up Williams Lea’s three CCM sites in the UK.
Edale acquired by Canon
Packaging converting equipment manufacturer Edale has been acquired by Canon.
YM workers urged to take up Printing Charity support
The Printing Charity has urged workers left out of pocket by the sudden administration of YM Group’s web division sites to use its support mechanisms as needed.
Smurfit Kappa to exit Russia
Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has decided to exit the Russian market.
EDWPS gears up for expansion with new hires
Eight Days a Week Print Solutions (EDWPS) has expanded its team with the appointment of two senior sales leaders who formerly worked at YM Group.