Print buying

Buyer sought for Sunline Direct Mail
Efforts are underway to sell Sunline Direct Mail as a going concern after the firm’s owner filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

Luxe paper bags take off for IG Design Group
IG Design Group’s UK business has increased sales and profits following an organisational revamp and a move into the production of high-end paper bags for retailers.

Danaher firms team up for workflow integration
A new integrated workflow combining know-how from four Danaher-owned companies is promising users considerable benefits in time savings and waste reduction.

New Tradeprint website opens up wide-format possibilities and more
Tradeprint has unveiled its new trading platform, which will enable it to expand its product paltform, including a planned increase in its wide-format offering.

Henry Stone shortfall revealed
Henry Stone had less than £1,000 in the bank when it went bust earlier this year, and left behind a total shortfall of almost £3.5m.

Rhapsody appoints another high flyer
Fast-evolving pre-media agency Rhapsody has introduced another major player to its top ranks.

Walstead appoints Rothschild to advise on next phase
Walstead Group has appointed investment banker NM Rothschild to advise on future financing options that will satisfy the group’s appetite for more M&A deals.

De La Rue accentuates the positives
Underlying sales and profits are up at De La Rue, but the group’s results were overshadowed by the ongoing fall-out over the UK passport contract loss, which has resulted in one investor viewing the...

Route One adds high-end inkjet web
Fast-expanding trade printer Route One Print has secured a multimillion pound investment to fund its growth plans, and has also added a high-speed inkjet web press to its existing array of digital...

The Paperbox adds FSC certification
A specialist supplier of card and envelopes set up by a former web offset printer is celebrating after being awarded FSC registration.

Paragon snaps up Kingswood iOptus
Kingswood iOptus has been acquired out of administration by Paragon Group after the 23-year-old business hit cashflow problems.

Austrian buy for Walstead as press platform is rejigged
Walstead Group is set to further expand its continental footprint with the acquisition of Austrian printer NP Druck, while separately there are changes afoot at one of the group’s UK sites.