Tradeprint takes on Tayprint assets; Lessebo halts production; IPIA event highlights wellbeing; Gardners; Encore Group; and more...

[Latest print buying news]( [view text only version]( [View in web browser]( [View text-only version]( [PrintWeek]( Monday 05 September 2022 [Print buying bulletin] [Latest headlines] [Tradeprint takes on Tayprint customers and staff]( [Tradeprint takes on Tayprint customers and staff]( Family-run wide-format printer Tayprint has appointed liquidators after 45 years of operation, with some of its assets and staff taken on by neighbouring Tradeprint. [Energy crisis halts production at Lessebo]( [Energy crisis halts production at Lessebo]( Historic Swedish mill Lessebo Paper has halted production after the energy price crisis resulted in a €16m (£13.8m) increase in electricity costs. [IPIA Conference impresses with wellbeing and sustainability focus]( [IPIA Conference impresses with wellbeing and sustainability focus]( The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) held its Autumn Conference yesterday (1 September), with its twin focus on wellbeing and mental health, and sustainability, as well as its supplier expo and networking focus, proving popular with sponsors and delegates. [Sponsored content] [IPIA Conference impresses with wellbeing and sustainability focus]( [Through the letterbox – condense your door-drop costs with CWT]( For any business regularly using door drops, finding the most cost-effective route to market is both critical, and challenging. CWT highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the two main options. [In the news] [Gardners admin report reveals large sums owed to creditors]( Documents filed by the administrators of wide-format printer Gardners have revealed that the company owed nearly £5.5m to its creditors. [The Encore Group joins Science Based Targets initiative]( The Encore Group has become one of a small pool of UK printers to have its emissions targets validated with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). [Business 'has to have support now' on energy]( Industry manufacturers of energy-efficient systems are reporting a spike in interest amid the growing clamour for urgent government action on the price crisis facing businesses. [David Dines RIP]( Industry friends and colleagues are mourning former St Ives sales manager David Dines. [Balcony Shirts moves high street shop to appointment-only]( Balcony Shirts has limited its Uxbridge shop to appointed collections and deliveries only, after the pandemic significantly reduced footfall from passers-by. [Printing bike on festival circuit]( Nick Hand has been back on the road on his ‘printing bike’, with appearances at a number of festivals. [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] [Operations Manager]( [Account Manager]( [B1 Litho Printer - Cartons]( [Estimator / Surveyor -]( [Operations Manager]( [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](.