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BPIF unveils nominees named for 2019 BBD&PAs
The shortlist for the British Book Design and Production Awards (BBD&PAs) 2019 has been revealed.
Ex-Bradley Group workers still awaiting payment
Workers made redundant from the Bradley Group more than two weeks ago and left unpaid have now been told they will receive further information from the business tomorrow.
New owners at Rosehill Press
Rosehill Press has secured fresh investment from new owners and will now become part of a Hertfordshire based creative agency.
Sun Chemical owner to buy BASF pigments business
DIC Corporation is to acquire BASF’s global pigments business and integrate it into subsidiary Sun Chemical in a deal worth €1.15bn (£1.04bn).
Jamm director remembered following holiday fatality
Jamm Print and Production’s business development director Martin Ellis has died in a suspected electrocution while on holiday.
Pepper in £1.6m kit spend
Pepper Communications has invested £1.6m in litho and digital technology to enhance its press efficiency and automation.
Birtwells updates collation with Horizon buy
Birtwells has taken three Horizon VAC-600H collators in order to improve the efficiency of its carbonless books and pads output.
RRD bosses instigate poison pill
RR Donnelley has instigated a Rights Plan – or so-called poison pill – aimed at preventing anyone acquiring “undue influence or control” of the company without board approval.
Former Lynhurst Press director mourned
David Samuels, the former co-owner of Basildon’s Lynhurst Press, has died aged 77.
Ex-Opus boss steps in at Bakergoodchild
Paul Brough has returned to a high-profile position in the print industry as he steps into the role of managing director at Bakergoodchild.
Discount Displays speeds up with new Latex
Discount Displays has brought in an HP Latex R2000 Plus to do the work of two machines as it looks to speed up its display graphics capabilities.
Dixon Printing Company kit up for auction
The machinery belonging to a printer founded in 1895 that went into liquidation earlier this month is being sold via online auction.
Expansion costs weigh on Grafenia results
Sales at Grafenia are up but operating losses have more than doubled under the weight of one-off and up-front costs including its expansion into the US. However, the business remains on the M&A trail...
Merseyside Printing Company marks 100th year
Merseyside Printing Company will celebrate 100 years in business this summer by holding an exhibition of old and new photographs at Runcorn’s Heath Business Park.
CSDPrint eyes growth through new clients and kit
Wide-format specialist CSDPrint is on track to report a record turnover after a 28% increase year-on-year in the first six month of 2019, largely down to new customers and kit investments.