News

Family-owned firm was established more than 45 years ago

BCQ hits buffers, rescue deal in works

BCQ Group has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators amid speculation the long-standing family firm could soon be under new ownership.

The London office will act as Go Inspire’s digital and CX hub

Go Inspire opens new London office

Go Inspire has opened a new London office that will act as a collaboration, sales, and client suite space for the group.

The JFX200-2513 EX's larger bed size has made production many times faster

The Lux Group finds B2B growth with Mimaki install

Wedding and bespoke gifting company The Lux Group has begun offering trade services to local printers after installing a new Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX flatbed printer.

Art Projects for Schools was sold to sister company New Perspective Digital Print. Image: Google Maps

Art Projects for Schools pre-packs

Kent digital printer Art Projects for Schools (APFS) has been sold in a pre-pack to its sister company after its largest creditor – the director’s wife – was unable to sustain further lending.

Hereford FC's programme will go digital-only for the 2023/24 season

Hereford FC drops printed programme

Hereford Football Club will no longer sell printed matchday programmes at its games for the 2023/24 season.

Bracewell has a "deep understanding" of the business

James Cropper appoints MD at Paper Products

James Cropper has promoted from within to fill the top job at its Paper Products division.

Paramount Packaging supplies food, industrial, luxury, and pharmaceutical packaging products

Mediahuis Ireland acquires Paramount Packaging

Mediahuis Ireland, through its subsidiary Reach Group, has acquired Irish business Paramount Packaging to support Mediahuis’ strategy to support its news wholesale business.

The event will feature speakers, networking opportunities, and a mini-expo

IPIA conference aims to help industry overcome challenges

The IPIA is setting out to assist the print industry with overcoming critical market challenges at its Autumn Conference later this month.

Some of the JPI news brands that were acquired by National World

National World agrees new print deal with Newsquest

National World is moving print production for its titles in England and Scotland to Newsquest, ending its long-standing production agreements with Associated Print Holdings’ Dinnington and Thurrock...

The Diana Easy can make up boxes as narrow as 45mm

Meliora Group gets up close with Diana Easy gluer

The Meliora Group has invested in a new Heidelberg Diana Easy folder-gluer for its Delga Press packaging business, allowing it to produce smaller cartons.

Kern is working on a solution for future distribution of its products in the UK

Kern Group confirms closure of UK wing

Kern Group has confirmed that its UK wing has been shuttered and will be liquidated.

Leon Faddington will drive In2Print's wide-format ambitions

In2Print enters exhibition market with Backen Wright buy

Cheltenham mixed-discipline printer In2Print has launched itself into the exhibition market with the purchase of nearby wide-format printer Backen Wright.

Gallus One: Heidelberg said demand confirms market trend

Heidelberg reports on Q1

Heidelberg’s Q1 performance has been boosted by a recovery in Asian markets.

Simon Biltcliffe founded Webmart in 1996 to benefit both people and the planet

Simon Biltcliffe to champion Oxford Brookes students

Webmart founder and executive chairman Simon Biltcliffe is returning as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford Brookes University.

Affinity Packaging specialises in bespoke cartons

Andreou expands with packaging buy

Peter Andreou has expanded his printing industry interests with the acquisition of Affinity Packaging.