Print buying

Garnett Dickinson sold out of administration
Nick Alexander has thrown in the towel at Garnett Dickinson and the web offset printer has been sold in a pre-pack deal.

Alexander speaks out on GD sale
Nick Alexander, the former owner of Garnett Dickinson Print, has spoken out about the reasons behind the pre-pack sale of the business.

Communisis full-year trading “in line with expectations”
In a trading update released today (19 January), Communisis has said its trading for the year to 31 December 2016 finished in line with expectations.

Cimpress mothballs start-up site plan
Excitement over a potential new Cimpress site in the midlands has proved short-lived – the firm has shelved its plans, for now at least.

Cimpress hiring for new UK site
Cimpress appears to be in the process of setting up a new production facility in the UK, with recruitment for a number of roles underway.

Hubert Burda snaps up Radio Times publisher
Hubert Burda Media’s takeover of Radio Times publisher Immediate Media has been confirmed.

Lecta sale or flotation mooted
Lecta’s private equity owners intend to sell the papermaker, according to reports.

Immediate Media paper guru retires
Immediate Media paper manager Steve Wehrle has retired after more than 50 years of service.

Canon Room to Read books reach African schoolchildren
The first books printed by Canon as part of the Room to Read literacy programme have reached schoolchildren in South Africa.

New role for Catherine Burke
Former Banner Managed Communication chief executive Catherine Burke has joined Linney Group in a senior role.

Tradeprint and Exaprint team up
Cimpress has united the teams at its Tradeprint and Exaprint businesses in the UK.

Garnett Dickinson hunts for new MD
Garnett Dickinson is looking for a new managing director following the departure of Mark Bennett.