(L-R) Tony Barnett, Keith Shepherdson and Kevin Rhead

John E Wright to acquire print supplies firm and invest

Display, graphic and digital print firm John E Wright has significantly expanded its portfolio and broadened its national reach with the purchase of Hussey Knights.

Steve Clegg used his dad's credit card to get his business going

Embroidery helps print merch firm take off

From humble beginnings, Manchester-based Print Related is growing month-on-month after owner and former bookbinder Steve Clegg took a punt on an embroidery machine.

The Autobox Multi-Nova MN400 has a typical run speed of 1,500 boxes per hour

Gluer investment for Boxway Peterlee

Corrugated packaging group Boxway has installed a Kolbus Autobox Multi-Nova MN400 at its Peterlee plant as part of its ongoing strategic investment plan.

Dalton (L, with Costigan): “It feels fantastic to have won”

AlphaGraphics North East scoops global gong

Stockton, Teeside-based print and marketing franchise AlphaGraphics has been crowned franchise of the year out of 300 independent global businesses.

Williams: "I work on the ethos of giving full support to the customer"

Durst makes new senior hire as industry veteran retires

Durst has appointed a new UK and Ireland business development manager for the northern region to replace retiring industry veteran Richard Bates.

Two HP Latex 800s have been installed in the last four months

Eastern Exhibition & Display buys second HP Latex 800

Graphic display and exhibition build specialist Eastern Exhibition & Display has purchased its second HP Latex 800 printer in a matter of months to further enhance its quality and improve its overall...

Friedheim's new site is one minute from the M1

Friedheim relocates to new premises

Friedheim International has relocated to a more modern site to support its future growth.

Chatham Asset Management is offering $10.25 per share in cash

RRD to be acquired by Chatham; terminates Atlas deal

After a mammoth six-week bidding war over its future ownership, RR Donnelley (RRD) is now set to be acquired by its largest investor, Chatham Asset Management, for $10.85 (£8.18) per share in cash.

(L-R) Jimmy Ambler, James Roberts, and Duplo regional sales manager for northern territories Alan Brownley

Duplo boosts apprenticeship training for TFP

The Finishing Point’s (TFP) first apprentice has undertaken a training course at Duplo’s Addlestone headquarters on maintaining and repairing the manufacturer’s bookletmakers.

Carols for Printers: an annual ritual

Carols for Printers carries on despite Omicron

The annual Carols for Printers service at St Bride’s Church in London returned this year with an understandably diminished – but enthusiastic – attendance from the industry.

AVT SpectraLab XF enables measuring during makeready and production

Esko launches new inline colour measurement system

Esko has launched an inline colour measurement system based on a new, super-fast X-Rite sensor.

Minuteman Southampton has been under new ownership since September

New lease of life for Minuteman Southampton

Hedge End-based Minuteman Press is set for growth with new kit and new blood, since being taken over in September.