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Bradley Group: receivership looms for two entities

It now appears that Quinns Belfast (2009) and Nicholson & Bass ARE both going into receivership as part of the restructure at Belfast’s Bradley Group, which continues to trade from the group's Mallusk...

Visual launches new logo for 10th anniversary

Visual Print & Design has unveiled its new logo as part of a rebrand to celebrate 10 years in business and move the company into the future.

Tactical Solutions: holdco admin prompts sale

Field marketing agency Tactical Solutions is being put up for sale because its owner, also the former owner of SP Group and Service Graphics, has gone into administration.

Ricoh beefs up print team with new hires

Ricoh Europe has made two significant hires for new positions, with highly experienced industry executives joining the business from HP and Konica Minolta.

Bell & Bain takes Muller Martini sewing system as spending ramps up

Bell & Bain will take on a Ventura MC 200 book sewing machine from Muller Martini to become one of the biggest users of the manufacturer’s servo technology in the world.

Abbey Labels begins £1m investment drive with third Digicon

Abbey Labels has taken on a third Digicon Series 3 digital finisher from AB Graphic to kick off a £1m-plus investment drive.

Call for ‘Smoking kills’ warnings on every cigarette

Printing ‘Smoking kills’ onto every individual cigarette could discourage smokers, according to new research.

James Cropper and Hallmark convert coffee cups to cards

James Cropper has partnered with Hallmark on a card collection made from upcycled coffee cups.

Pyramid Display Materials acquires POS Plastics

Pyramid Display Materials has acquired the assets, stock and goodwill of plastic substrates distributor and fabrication house POS Plastics.

Xaar shares plummet to new low

Shares in Xaar have tanked again after the firm issued a warning about its trading prospects for the rest of the year and delayed its interim results.

DS Smith confident on trading despite volume challenges

Packaging giant DS Smith has reported that its trading “continues to progress well” despite expected continued macro-economic uncertainty and “ongoing subdued volumes” in some markets.

Stephens & George to advance automation on new Polar

Stephens & George is to take on a new Polar 115N Plus guillotine from Heidelberg as it continues its programme of investment for the second half of the year.

Govt launches Brexit ads, no word on DM campaign

Boris Johnson’s £100m ad campaign for Brexit preparations has been launched, although the inclusion of a direct mail campaign is in doubt, in spite of an earlier government plan.

De La Rue appoints new chairman

De La Rue has appointed a new chairman designate following months of activist pressure.

Macfarlane adds Leyland to growing portfolio

Macfarlane Group has acquired Leyland Packaging Company in a deal that could be worth up to £3.25m when complete after courting the business for more than a decade.