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Brett Martin sees the light with solar energy

Brett Martin has boosted its use of sustainable energy after striking a deal with a solar farm adjacent to its Belfast facility.

Callprint in accelerated sale process

Callprint is understood to be courting buyers as a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the London-headquartered group was posted at the High Court.

PMG to cycle Coast-to-Coast for charity

PMG Print Management is set to take on the Coast-to-Coast cycling challenge to raise money for St David’s Hospice.

Coventry Building Society banks on new folder to increase capabilities

Coventry Building Society’s in-house print operation has invested in a B2 Horizon AFC-566FG fully automated combination folder to boost its production capabilities.

TPC enhances bindery with laminator install

Hertfordshire-based commercial printer The Print Centre (TPC) has bolstered its in-house lamination capability by investing nearly £35,000 in a new Komfi Delta 52 industrial thermal B2 laminator.

'Anger' at new owner as Four Way and sister firm in administration

Four Way Print and its subsidiary Blue Sky Design & Print have gone into administration three months after their acquisition by an industry newcomer, whose past business dealings are now under...

HP print growth continues in Q3

HP Inc’s revenue increased by 12% year-on-year in Q3, from $13bn (£10.1bn) to $14.6bn, with its Printing division continuing its current growth with sales up by 11%, from $4.68bn to $5.19bn.

Strike action suspended at Communisis Crewe for fresh talks

Strike action at Communisis’ cheque plant in Crewe has been suspended after management made a revised offer to Unite members in a bid to resolve the pay dispute.

STM Packaging in admin as single-use plastics backlash bites

STM Packaging Group has fallen into administration after becoming another victim of the ‘Blue Planet effect’.

Macfarlane reports £1m profit boost and dual acquisitions

Macfarlane Group has posted a £12m rise in turnover, in its half-year results for 2018, and acquired two more packaging distribution companies.

Essential Print Services takes on new 'angels' to fly higher

Essential Print Services has taken on three new members of staff to push its continued expansion as a print management service with a “passionate” focus on exhibitions.

Zanders invests €7m in plant conversion

German paper mill Zanders has invested around €7m (£6.27m) in converting its on-site power plant from hard coal to natural gas.

Cimpress invests in custom clothing company

Cimpress has acquired a majority stake in San Francisco-based apparel company Vida & Co in order to “push the boundaries” of what it can achieve in its target markets.

Photobox Group Greetz latest acquisition

Photobox Group has acquired Greetz, the Dutch greetings card and personalised gifts giant, which it expects to increase sales of greetings cards across the group to up to 25 million this year.

Agfa revenue and profit fall continues in Q2

Agfa’s revenue and gross profit both declined in Q2, continuing the trend seen in Q1.