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Hemming acquires BAPCO
New home for Journal In a strategic move to enhance the marketing activities of BAPCO,The Hemming Group has acquired the license to publish The BAPCO Journal.The Group’s exhibition division, Brintex, already organises theannual BAPCO Conference and Exhibition and this recent acquisitionis set to enhance the already successful publication.Commenting on the announcement, Graham Bond, managing director of the Hemming Group’s publishing division, said, "We are delighted to bring The BAPCO Journal under our banner and see this moveas an important step forwards. It allows us to work even closer with BAPCOto offer its members a co-ordinated package of member benefits and willthus ensure the future success of the magazine exhibition and conference."The importance of communications and information managementwithin the public safety sector across the UK maintains a high profile,and The Journal’s reputation as the leading title to disseminateaccurate and detailed information is certain to benefit from thismove. The Hemming Group already publishes leading titles in the local government and emergency services sectors, such as TheMunicipal Journal and Fire & Rescue, and their synergies with TheJournal will undoubtedly help enhance the standing of both themagazine and the association.Continuing Bond said, "The Editor, Dawn Read, has also agreed to movewith the magazine, which was vital to the future of the publication and willensure a smooth transition. The publication already has a successfulfollowing that we will now build upon."
