Direct mail

Direct mail specialist The Mailing People has invested £150,000 to more than double its digital print capacity to cater for growth developed during 2013 and projected growth this year.

Real Digital International (RDI) has invested close to £3m in two Screen inkjets in a UK direct-mail first as the company capitalises on 2013 client wins and targets further growth in 2014.

Ipswich print-and-mail specialist Fuller Davies has purchased a Kodak NexPress SX3300 digital colour press to upgrade its digital capabilities.

Chris Cowley has joined York Mailing as sales director at the group’s York site.

PrintWeek has learned that an offer has been made for Prospect Mailing Services.

St Ives Bradford has been re-branded as Global Media Production under new owner Cogent B2B.

Bradford-based Prospect Mailing Services has been placed in administration six weeks after parent firm Cogent B2B bought rival direct mail business St Ives Direct Bradford for £8m.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has postponed the 24-hour strike planned for Monday 4 November following progress in its talks with Royal Mail.

Postal workers at the Royal Mail have voted in favour of strike action by a ratio of 4:1 in the recent national ballot, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has just announced.

Fulfilment bureau Air Business has signed a contract worth over 10m with publishing and exhibition business UKIP Media and Events to focus on printed marketing material.

Great Northern Envelopes (GNE) is celebrating 25 years in business with new kit purchases and contract wins.

Royal Mail shares began conditional trading this morning at 450p, up more than 36% on their 330p offer price.