Print buying
YM Group recruits Povey for publications push
James Povey, Polestar’s former marketing director for UK Print, has joined YM Group.
Polestar Stones-Wheatons buyout confirmed
More than 150 jobs have been saved following a management buyout of the Polestar Stones and Wheatons sites.
Adare in major Ricoh inkjet spend
Adare Group is increasing its high-speed colour inkjet capacity by 50% with a £3.3m spend with Ricoh.
Time Inc agrees new UK print deal
Publishing giant Time Inc has agreed a new sole supplier deal for its UK magazines with Wyndeham Group.
HP signs biggest Japanese order, announces Smurfit Kappa alliance
HP has sealed a huge Japanese deal for a new books-on-demand factory at Drupa, and has also announced a collaboration with packaging giant Smurfit Kappa for its upcoming C500 corrugated solution.
Integrity invests in state-of the-art enclosing
Pitney Bowes has confirmed a deal with UK group Integrity Print at Drupa.
Moo buys second Polar cutter in two years
Web-to-print company Moo Print has purchased a second Heidelberg Polar N 92 Plus cutter, replacing an outgoing Perfecta cutting system.
Landa reveals first beta sites, strategic partnerships
Web-to-print giant Cimpress is set to take “up to” 20 Landa Nanography presses, and Landa has also announced the identity of its first three beta customers.
Ivor Solution rebrands as Print Evolved in attempt to double output
After several months of preparation, software developer and printer Ivor Solution has officially rebranded as Print Evolved, and wants to double its output by 2020.
Pensord Press buys new equipment after suggestion box "note"
A note in a suggestion box about shrink wrapping led Pensord Press to buy equipment that will slash labour costs by half.
Walstead gains £33m backing for Leykam buy
Walstead has secured £33m of private equity backing for its acquisition of Leykam Let’s Print.
End of the line for Polestar Sheffield
Workers at Polestar’s Sheffield web offset site have been told the facility will cease operation with immediate effect. Sheffield’s gravure operation is also being wound down, and will stop printing...