Business

Weatherbys print arm streamlines production with Papermule

The printing division of equine and financial services group Weatherbys has invested in a new production workflow system and installed a wide-format printer.

Rapidity takes on Tapestry print wing

Rapidity has bought the print arm of London-based media production agency Tapestry to move into the high-end photographic display market.

Industry figures see Brexit as a challenge and opportunity

On the 23 June in an act of pure democracy, the UK electorate went to the polls to cast their votes on whether to remain part of or to leave the European Union and forge a new chapter in the nation’s...

Logistics and the just-in-time production model

An approach centred on timeliness, efficiency and frugality, its origins lie in the mid-20th century. But it remains relevant today because, after all, time is still money.

How to start a franchise and grow with it

Risky business? Actually, becoming a franchisee is a lot less scary that it may seem.

Pollard Boxes acquires Clarke Rubicon after 24-year wait

Leicester-based rigid box specialist Pollard Boxes has bought local rival Clarke Rubicon.

Innovia Group completes Cellophane sale

Innovia has finalised the sale of its UK and US Cellophane and Natureflex food packaging business as it focuses on polymer production for the UK’s new banknotes.

Xaar hits M&A trail to achieve £220m goal

Xaar has taken the inaugural step on its ambitious growth plan to double sales by 2020 and secured its first ever acquisition.

Hollywood Monster eyes London acquisition

Birmingham-based POS specialist Hollywood Monster is looking to expand its operations with the opening of a London sales office and its first business acquisition.

James Cropper posts strong growth despite storm damage

Despite a missed week of production and a £770,000 net exceptional cost due to flooding caused by Storm Desmond last year, Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has posted strong growth in its latest...