Business

Fine Print Services installs Suprasetter A75

Fine Print Services aims to streamline the integration of its technology by taking delivery of a Heidelberg Suprasetter A75 platesetter.

Reach sees sales boost following N&S deal

Reach is anticipating a revenue increase of 11% for the 26-week period to 1 July, boosted by its near-£200m acquisition of Northern & Shell’s publishing assets, but like-for-like sales are expected to...

Gruppo Cordenons acquired by private equity firm

Italian paper mill Gruppo Cordenons has been acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity.

German mill begins insolvency proceedings

German paper mill Zanders has opened insolvency proceedings, citing reasons including increases in raw material and energy costs.

Wood Richardson targets consumer market with Xerox investment

Long-established B2B printer Wood Richardson is hoping to break into the consumer market after installing a new Xerox Versant 180.

Armitage steps down after four turbulent years

Matt Armitage has resigned as St Ives chief executive after completing the PLC’s exit from print during his four-year tenure.

Widd Signs marks 130 years

Widd Signs is celebrating 130 years in business by looking to the future and investing for expansion into new sectors.

Xaar announces "cost actions" following ceramics underperformance

Xaar looks set to make an unspecified number of job cuts after announcing "cost actions" following lower than expected sales in its legacy ceramics business in the first five months of the year.

James Cropper profits hit by rising pulp prices

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has reported a pre-tax profit fall of 18.2% in its annual results as “dramatically rising pulp costs” led to increased costs.

Olympus returns to Nilpeter for third FA-4* flexo press

Olympus Print Group has bought its third Nilpeter FA-4* flexo press to increase its capacity and enable it to grab more market share in wine and high-end labels.