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Advent's Williams Lea deal is approved

The European Commission has approved Advent International’s takeover of Williams Lea Tag, while a high-profile executive’s name has been linked with a future senior role at the group.

Bindery qualification for veterans funded by Printing Charity

Six wounded, injured or sick (WIS) armed forces veterans will be taught traditional and modern bindery techniques as part of a collaborative project between the Printing Charity and Bound by Veterans.

FDM installs Heidelberg Versafire to increase short-run capacity

Financial Data Management (FDM) has boosted its digital capacity with a new Heidelberg Versafire CV 80 press to cater for growing demand for short-run, high-quality jobs.

BPIF's creative service expands remit and rebrands

The BPIF’s Creative Digital Industries (CDI) Yorkshire special interest group has rebranded to support its national roll out.

Mimaki launches new wide-format laminators

Mimaki has announced the launch of a new series of wide-format laminators and laminating films.

Walstead aiming for sales of €500m this year

Walstead Group has filed its first set of results as a consolidated entity encompassing all of its UK and continental operations, and has also reasserted its ambition to acquire more businesses.

Baddeleys says forced relocation 'a blessing'

Specialist printer and stationer Baddeley Brothers has been forced to relocate from its east London home of 24 years as the result of rising costs.

Antalis launches new Coala products

Antalis has added new products to its Coala large-format media range.


Overmatter: ink in the limelight

Hold the front page, and diaries at the ready.

Killer app: Gavin Martin delivers Instant hit for Ballymore

The Embassy Gardens estate in Vauxhall, holds pride of place in developer Ballymore’s portfolio. With flats starting at £650,000, this luxury development is in the Nine Elms Regeneration Area, which...

MBE acquires AlphaGraphics

Mail Boxes Etc (MBE) has acquired AlphaGraphics, the US-headquartered print franchise chain that was formerly owned by Pindar.

Taylor Bloxham relocates direct mail operations

Taylor Bloxham Group has relocated its direct mail subsidiary FastAnt Direct to a new site in Leicester, in a bid to double direct mail output within two years.

IFS takes on FoldLiner

Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) has added the newly launched Horizon FoldLiner stitching line to its portfolio of finishing kit.

Question mark over ASG Slough

ASG Worldwide is understood to be consulting with employees over the closure of its Slough operation.

Pro-Active boosts output and capability with Ricoh buy

Marketing services and direct mail specialist Pro-Active Business Information has invested in a Ricoh Pro C9100 digital press.