Mega tenders up for grabs; Elaghmore adds Concept to Hexcite; Warwick owners confident over debts; ePac; Royal Mail; and more...

[View in web browser]( [View text-only version]( [PrintWeek]( Monday 22 August 2022 [Print buying bulletin] [Latest headlines] [Mega print tender trio up for grabs]( [Mega print tender trio up for grabs]( Three major new print and related tenders – some worth seven figures – are now open via the government’s Contracts Finder service. [Elaghmore adds Concept Group to Hexcite]( [Elaghmore adds Concept Group to Hexcite]( UK private equity fund Elaghmore has expanded its Hexcite Group of businesses after acquiring signage specialist Concept Group in a pre-pack deal. [Warwick Print Co owners confident over debts]( [Warwick Print Co owners confident over debts]( Bosses at Warwick Printing Company are confident the firm will be able to pay off all its debts, and even leave a six-figure surplus – providing it achieves the expected price tag for its factory. [In the news] [ePac expands global ambitions]( ePac Flexible Packaging is planning a major worldwide expansion of its operations that will include a second site in the UK. [Second Royal Mail ballot sees workers vote for further strikes]( Royal Mail Group workers have voted in a second ballot to enter into formal dispute with management over pay and conditions. [Constantia Flexibles acquires FFP Packaging Solutions]( Constantia Flexibles has acquired FFP Packaging Solutions, its first consumer plant in the UK. [Tri-Wall acquires The Corrugated Case Company]( The UK arm of global packaging company Tri-Wall has continued its expansion programme with the acquisition of Derbyshire packaging manufacturer The Corrugated Case Company (CCC). [Putting personalised print on the high street]( The owner of an online gift shop will open a high street print workshop in Ormskirk, Lancashire, after finding success in personalised print. [UK corporate insolvencies rising]( The number of corporate insolvencies in the UK has leapt above pre-pandemic levels since the start of 2022. [Mondi to acquire Italian mill from Burgo]( Mondi has agreed to acquire the Duino mill near Trieste, Italy from the Burgo Group for €40m (£33.7m). [Essentra reports strong first half]( Essentra has reported strong revenue and profit growth in its Filters and Components businesses for the first half of 2022. [In this issue] [The June & July 'Punching above your weight' issue of Printweek asks leading SMEs to share their top tips on going toe-to-toe with larger rivals. We also take a look at what you really need to know about director responsibilities...]( [Got some news? Email the PrintWeek newsdesk here](mailto:printweek.newsdesk@markallengroup.com) [PrintWeek jobs] [Management Trainee, School / College leaver]( [Litho & Digital Print Sales Executive]( [Business Development Manager]( [Business Development Manager | B2 Print | Nottinghamshire]( [Litho Print Minder - Cartons]( [See the latest jobs]( [Knowledge Bank] [Small can be beautiful]( [Small can be beautiful]( SME leaders share powerful insights into how their operations outshine larger rivals [Fanning the flames of fiduciary failings]( [Fanning the flames of fiduciary failings]( Two experts highlight the importance of company directors seeking good legal advice to be fully aware of their duties and obligations [Is the popular four-day week with no loss of salary the future of work?]( [Is the popular four-day week with no loss of salary the future of work?]( Working four days a week on full pay is becoming popular in certain sectors, but the model can present challenges as well as benefits. A new trial is looking at whether it is a viable flexible option [Best of British... The Cambridge patent factory that never stops]( [Best of British... The Cambridge patent factory that never stops]( Xaar plans to extend range of products to access all digital print markets © MA Business Limited 2022. [Contact Us]( [Advertising]( [Subscribe]( If you wish to unsubscribe from Print Buying Weekly bulletin emails, please click [here](. To understand how we process, use & safeguard your data, please read our [Privacy Policy](. If you would like to update your marketing contact preferences, then please [click here](.