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Orderly shutdown at Barnwell Print, Micropress acquires goodwill
Long-standing Norfolk family print firm Barnwell Print is undergoing an orderly shutdown, with the firm’s name and goodwill sold to fellow East Anglian printer Micropress.
Apprintable prepares for busy season with Multigraf install
London-based print and design specialist Apprintable has installed a Multigraf Touchline CF375 creaser/folder to support its continued growth as the Christmas rush gets underway.
Japan Pulp and Paper bids for Inapa France
The insolvency administrator for Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa IPG has presented an addendum to its previous report to confirm that Japan Pulp and Paper Co has launched a bid to buy Inapa...
De La Rue updates, still in talks over sale
De La Rue’s talks over a potential sale of one or both of its divisions have “progressed significantly”, although the business is racking up extra costs as a result.
Renaissance master’s print rescued from tip bought for £33,000
A rare original print by German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer has sold at auction, 13 years after it was rescued from the tip.
Sainsbury's revamps bakery packs to cut plastic
Sainsbury’s has turned its attention to bakery products in its latest move to reduce plastic packaging in favour of paper-based alternatives.
New MP opens Coveris VSP manufacturing facility
New Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper has officially opened Coveris’ new conversion hall at its flagship polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire.
Dates and length of next Drupa confirmed
Messe Düsseldorf has revealed that mega print expo Drupa will be held next in May 2028 – staying true to its four-year cycle – but will take place earlier in the month while its duration has been...
Hackney die-stamping business put up for sale
Perrott Bespoke Printing, a one-man die-stamping business based in Hackney, has been put up for sale by the third-generation owner, Stephen Perrott.
Administrator updates on Inapa situation
The insolvency administrator for Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa IPG has updated on the company’s situation, with confirmation that proposals have been received for various parts of the...
Powlsons MD celebrates 50 years in business
John Jones, managing director of Colwyn Bay digital printer Powlsons, will celebrate his 50th year at the business on 7 October.
Acorn Press and MPD Print in merger
Swindon printers Acorn Press Swindon and MPD Offset have completed a merger that sets the combined entity on a strong growth path.
The Stationers’ Company opens applications for Warrants
The Stationers’ Company has opened for applications for new Warrants and 2025 Warrant renewals.
Northwolds Richardson Group kit up for auction as IP sold
Assets belonging to Northwolds Richardson Group, which went into administration last month, are currently up for sale via auction while its intellectual property has been sold to AB Print Group...
The Print Show targets growth with new sign event for 2025
The Print Show hailed growing visitor numbers at the three-day show, which closed its doors yesterday, and unveiled a new co-located show for 2025 to broaden its appeal.