Business

We must celebrate our successes

This issue’s interviewee Adam Carnell started his print business with partner James Kinsella when they were both just 21 – 10 years ago to the day tomorrow.

Printers promoted to the Premiership

Last summer the England men’s national football team famously defied the nation’s low expectations to reach the semi-finals of the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.

Why the big fish you’ve just landed may bite back

Think big, they say. After all, why would anyone turn up their nose at a huge slice of business? Consider the revenue, the prestige! Maybe even take a moment to bask in the envy of your competitors.

Direct mail houses begin to settle into life with GDPR

It all seems so long ago – the spectre of GDPR hanging over the direct mailing sector in the run-up to 25 May 2018, with both the buyers and producers caught in a mad scramble to get themselves ready...

Howard Hunt kit to go under the hammer

Numerous assets belonging to recently closed Howard Hunt (City) are going under the hammer at auction, with others being sold by private treaty.

PressOn supports Harrods and NSPCC charity pop-up

Large-format specialist PressOn worked with Harrods to launch Fashion Re-Told, a luxurious pop-up charity store that was set up to raise funds for the NSPCC.

Digital Sign Services upgrades in double EFI investment

Digital Sign Services has upgraded its capabilities after investing circa £1m in two EFI Vutek 5r+ LED 5.2m-wide roll-to-roll printers.

Brand Imaging doubles size following PPP acquisition

Brand delivery agency Brand Imaging Solutions has doubled the size of its business and bolstered its capabilities after acquiring flexo reprographics and platemaking specialist PPP Digital.

Campaigners speak out against latest plain pack recommendations

Campaigners have responded to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) that calls for plain packaging on sweets, crisps and high-sugar drinks in order to tackle obesity.

Heidelberg acquires Crispy Mountain

Heidelberg has acquired German software developer Crispy Mountain as the latest part of its ongoing digital transformation.