Business

Baker Goodchild takes on apprentices
Direct mail and print management company Baker Goodchild has taken on two apprentices following the successful completion of their internships.

Major new kit investment for Sherwood Press
The Sherwood Press Group has invested in a Fujifilm Acuity Advance Select HD4006 with roll-to-roll option and a Kongsberg XN digital cutting system to increase its range of services and improve...

Kingsdown makes major digital investment
Kingsdown Printing has invested close to £500,000 in two new Ricoh presses and Duplo finishing equipment to enhance its digital and web-to-print capabilities.

Mystery surrounds fate of Purfect Binding Company
The trading status of trade finisher Purfect Binding Company (PBC) is unclear, with staff understood to have been sent home.

Global MP kit sold, but mailing arm status unclear
It has emerged that the kit from collapsed Global MP has been sold to an undisclosed buyer, while separately the status of subsidiary Global MP Mailing remains unclear.

Service Point begins rebuild with recruitment drive
Service Point UK has announced a major recruitment drive with up to 40 vacancies to be filled by the end of the year.

Dot Gradations ceases trading following handover
Repro firm Dot Gradations has ceased trading following a handover of its archives and order book to Tag Publishing.

Industry veterans open new Sheffield print firm
Two former directors of Sheffield-based ProCo have set up a new commercial print operation in the city.

PCS launches ‘shield’ data protection technology
Plastic card manufacturer Plastic Card Services (PCS) has unveiled its new technology designed to prevent personal and payment data from being accidentally swiped from contactless cards.

College students rebrand Hybrid's Mimaki showroom
Students from South Cheshire College have recently finished redecorating Hybrid Services’ 186sqm Mimaki showroom as part of a new partnership.

Polestar extends contract with Cross Country Trains
Cross Country Trains has renewed its timetable production contract with Polestar Applied Solutions.

Banner secures five-year, seven-figure BPO deal
Banner Managed Communication (BMC) has secured a multimillion-pound five-year deal with a leading insurance provider.