Scotland

CX Services celebrates success of first apprentice
Scottish mailing house CX Services is celebrating the imminent graduation of its first ever apprentice.

Multiprint (Scotland) closes doors
Liquidators have been appointed at Kirkcaldy-based Multiprint (Scotland), with its owners closing the business due to their retirement and what they described as a general decline in demand.

Robert Dryburgh RIP; Farquhar & Son to close after 154 years
Robert (Bob) Dryburgh, managing director of historic print firm Farquhar & Son, has passed away, with the firm closing its doors after 154 years in business.

DC Thomson cuts four titles; 35 roles redundant
Publisher DC Thomson has entered redundancy consultations with around 55 employees as it ceases publication on four of its print titles.

Print philanthropist Watson honoured with Glasgow degree
John Watson OBE, industry philanthropist and former Glasgow label printer, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow for his charitable work and business achievements.

McLaren and VPK launch joint Scottish corrugated venture
McLaren Packaging has entered into a new joint venture with VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, part of the family-owned Belgian VPK Group, to take on the Scottish corrugated market.

Spirit Label Solutions bought out of administration
Glasgow whisky and spirit labelling specialist Spirit Label Solutions has been bought out of administration by Spirit Labels, a new company founded by local businessman Craig Hyslop.

CX Services expands with new Isle of Bute office
Scottish direct mail and telemarketing firm CX Services has opened new premises in Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute.

CX Services champions neurodiversity after hiring “outstanding” apprentice
Argyll mailing house CX Services has urged printers to consider how they could do more to hire neurodivergent workers after offering a full-time job to an apprentice with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Scottish apprentice awards winners revealed
The winners of the ninth annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year awards have been revealed.

East of Scotland Colour Print makes triple acquisition
East of Scotland Colour Print has expanded its reach into the Highlands through the acquisition of three smaller printers in Inverness and Elgin.

Spirit Label Solutions lay down £5m challenge
Glasgow label start-up Spirit Label Solutions has set its sights on disrupting the Scottish labels market with its ambitious growth plans.