Scotland

Scotland is at a crossroads. The twin, closely fought issues of Brexit and Scottish independence have divided the country – and the former is now reigniting the latter.

Wide-format specialist SPD Design & Print is set to enter liquidation following the transfer of its assets and employees to a new company, SPD Print & Design.

Scottish book printer Bell & Bain has recruited two new apprentices and plans to take on four more in the next few weeks.

Scotland’s print membership body, Graphic Enterprise Scotland (GES), has rebranded as Print Scotland and its director has issued a callout for members.

Scottish paper merchant PG Paper is targeting growth in Latin America after securing a £10m funding package from Santander Corporate & Commercial.

Business birth rates in the devolved nations are significantly lower than in England, with a lack of government support highlighted as a major factor.

Graphic Enterprise Scotland (GES) has revived the tradition of apprentice awards in Scotland after they disappeared along with the last printing college course, and declared them a success.

Whistl has officially opened its new Scottish depot at an event held earlier today (20 August).

Core Image has upgraded its CTP by switching from a visible light Heidelberg Prosetter to a thermal Suprasetter A52.

CFH Docmail has acquired the assets of the Glasgow site of BSS Scotland, also trading as BSS Scotmail, for an undisclosed sum.

Wide-format printer Introscan has bought an HP Latex 360 with Onyx RIP to boost its wide-format capabilities and reap the machine's environmental benefits.

Heidelberg UK has appointed Brian Chalmers as sales representative for Scotland following the departure of Derek Kenney.