European online trade printer launches UK operation
Print.com has launched its UK online B2B print platform at The Print Show having established a sterling storefront and secured its first UK production partners.
Needham Group acquired by Cyklop
Ink and marking equipment manufacturer Needham Group has been bought by Cyklop International, a Dutch packaging and product coding machinery manufacturer.
Eight Group becomes Living Wage Employer
Eight Group has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
Date set for Royal Mail £878m anti-competition suit
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has set the hearing date for a £878m collective action claim against Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services for 3 March.
Epson to acquire Fiery
Epson is set to acquire digital front-end developer Fiery in a mega deal worth around £445m.
Royal Academy printmaker Norman Ackroyd dies
Renowned landscape artist and printmaker Norman Ackroyd has died following a period of illness, aged 86.
Amipak invests in second Bobst die-cutter
Foodservice packaging specialist Amipak has expanded its production capacity by investing in its second Bobst die-cutter.
Koenig & Bauer partners with CoCoCo
Koenig & Bauer has formed a strategic partnership with new print SaaS company CoCoCo.
Board revamp at Software Circle
Software Circle has confirmed changes to its board and non-exec line-up that have been ratified at the group’s AGM.
Kall Kwik acquired by XplorerGroup
Multi-brand franchise operator XplorerGroup has acquired Kall Kwik from The Bardon Group.
Bigger remit for Read in latest Walstead rejig
Walstead Group UK CEO Debbie Read has gained an expanded remit following the latest round of senior management changes at the group.
Guardian in talks over possible sale of The Observer
Guardian Media Group owner The Scott Trust has reported a drop in sales along with a big increase in operating losses, and could sell off venerable Sunday stablemate The Observer.