Printers

Goodhead Group's unsecured trade creditors are owed more than 9m, and are likely to receive only a tiny fraction of their money, if anything at all, back.

Two former print bosses have been disqualified for a total of 16 years for offences including false invoicing.

Fespa has revealed that this year's event is poised to be its largest yet, with the show's confirmed footprint already matching that of Munich three years ago.

DC Thomson-owned Aberdeen Journals could cut 46 employees at its Aberdeen base as it looks to move printing of its papers to Dundee.

Loveurope has acquired London-based creative post-production business Locomotion and is eyeing further deals in 2013.

The adverse weather conditions that have blanketed much of the UK with snow and ice over the past week have been met with typical blitz spirit from the print industry.

GDL has launched PrintCaf, a print franchise aimed at students and young professionals, which it claims offers "a modern high-performance friendly and helpful print environment".

West Midlands-based CS Labels has embarked on an expansion programme, assisted by a Government Regional Growth Fund grant, which is expected to help boost turnover by 25% in 2013 to 2.5m.

KPMG has confirmed that it does not expect unsecured creditors of Pindar PLC to receive any payout from the sale of the group's assets.

Sussex, WI-based Quad/Graphics this week finalised its acquisition of direct marketing powerhouse Vertis out of bankruptcy for a net amount of $170m.

DCL Print has invested in a Kern 2500 inserter at its Gloucester plant to facilitate the growth of its mailing business.