Print buying

Norwich-based printer 2M Print has invested in an MGI Meteor DP8700XL to meet growing demand for regular and out-of-format photobook printing.

A 'transformational' mega-merger between UPM and Stora Enso has been described as almost inevitable by analysts at Swedish bank Handelsbanken.

Paperlinx has a new chief executive and managing director.

Domino will unveil a white ink version of its inkjet label press at Labelexpo next week.

Pureprint has bought the assets and business of Annodata printing division, Abstract, after it fell into administration at the beginning of the month.

Royal Mail's plans to overhaul charges to its Postcode Address File (PAF) licence could ramp up costs from around 20,000 to 200,000 and put print and mail companies out of business, warn experts.

Benson Group has launched its latest design competition for students after joining forces with popcorn brand Butterkist.

The Royal Mail has said that a strike ballot scheduled for next week "makes no sense".

Digital marketing specialist GD Direct Solutions has said that it aims to boost business by 30%-40% following the installation of two Xerox machines, an iGen4 and a Nuvera 120 EA Production System.

Reports have labelled Cumbria-based Innovia Films as a "front-runner" to supply the new UK banknote material, if the decision is made to switch to polymer.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced that it will ballot for a national postal strike on 20 September.

Polestar is set to confirm the chosen location for the first tranche of its new web presses next month.