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Heaford brings in Tim Paul as sales director
Pre-press and proofing machine firm JM Heaford has brought on board Tim Paul as sales director, in a newly-created role.
Gov’t rubberstamps Royal Mail takeover national security requirement
The EP Group takeover of Royal Mail parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) has received final approval from the government.
McLaren and VPK launch joint Scottish corrugated venture
McLaren Packaging has entered into a new joint venture with VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, part of the family-owned Belgian VPK Group, to take on the Scottish corrugated market.
National World takeover progresses to next stage
Media Concierge’s takeover of National World has moved a step closer after the respective boards of both companies reached agreement on the all-cash deal.
Observer deal goes through despite Guardian strikes
Tortoise Media has signed a deal to buy The Observer from the Guardian Media Group (GMG) and its owner, The Scott Trust, despite a series of protests and strikes from within GMG over the sale.
Sanderson awarded Royal Warrant
Luxury interior design and furnishings group Sanderson Design Group has announced that His Majesty King Charles III has granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to the company’s British fabric and...
Bumper electoral and print and post tenders now live
Three new tenders requiring electoral or other print and post services are currently live via the government’s Find a Tender service, the biggest worth up to £2m.
Eco Flexibles rounds off year of growth with second Karlville pouch machine
Eco Flexibles has increased its capabilities with the installation of a second Karlville pouch machine, following the success of its expanded product range after installing the first less than a year...
Four-day week adopted at Surface Print
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.
Discount Displays explores new opportunities after Roland DG install
Croydon wide-format and exhibition printer Discount Displays has installed a brand-new Roland DG TrueVis LG-640 1.6m-wide UV printer, opening up a range of potential applications for the firm.
Compass appoints new finance specialist for print sector
Compass Business Finance has appointed Katie Dowse as a finance specialist for the print sector.
FaberExposize off-cuts brought to life on catwalk
Set designers for Leeds charity event ‘Fashion Loves Comedy’ have given second life to off-cuts from FaberExposize UK's factory, transforming them into striking catwalk and event decorations for the 5...
Royal Mail takeover cleared, Gov't retains ‘golden share’
The UK government has cleared the purchase of Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský’s EP Group.
Moss acquires Stretch Shapes
Moss, the parent of Moss UK – previously MacroArt – has acquired US business Stretch Shapes.
Holywell Press streamlines bindery
Holywell Press has taken on a Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV saddle-stitching system to boost its efficiency and support employee happiness.