Printers

Communisis buys content marketing specialist
Communisis has increased the size of its design division by around 15% with the 7m acquisition of Editions Publishing.

MPG leaves eight-figure shortfall
The shortfall to creditors resulting from the collapse of MPG Printgroup is likely to exceed 10m, according to the administrator's report.

Johnston Press writes down print, media assets as revamp starts to bear fruit
The major overhaul at Johnston Press has resulted in the group's first increase in like-for-like operating profits in seven years.

A1 Trade Print scores top marks for health and safety
A1 Trade Print Services has been awarded with a BPIF Health & Safety Seal of Excellence, after achieving 100% in its first audit.

York Mailing 'poised to buy web offset printer'
Speculation is mounting that York Mailing is close to confirming its first acquisition since securing 10m in new funding last month.

The Sun goes cross media with huge hybrid inkjet install
Newsprinters has made a massive investment in high-speed inkjet print heads for cross-media content, ahead of The Sun's paywall going live today.

CPI acquired in €21m deal
Pan-European book printing group CPI has been acquired by new owners.

Takeover bid tabled for CPI
CPI Group could soon be under new ownership if a proposed takeover deal comes to fruition.

Alpine Press bought out of administration by founder
Alpine Press in Hertfordshire has been bought out of administration by its previous owner after the company was blighted by a spate of bed debt.

Exaprint showcases creative options
Exaprint has launched its new Creative Box product, showcasing a range of added-value print and finishing techniques that form part of its service.

Berforts and BT&D to merge
A merger between Berforts Information Press and Butler Tanner & Dennis (BT&D) is set to create the third-biggest book printing group in the UK.

MPG saga enters final phase
After a protracted wait MPG Printgroup has now definitely gone into administration.