Business

Unbound pre-packs but "bold new era" soured by doubts over crowdfunder refunds
Crowd-funded publisher Unbound has been sold in a pre-pack deal, leaving authors uncertain over whether they will receive money they are owed.

Signwaves ups productivity with SwissQprint double
Signwaves has bolstered its printing firepower while reducing its environmental impact by upgrading to two new SwissQprint Nyala flatbed printers.

Software Circle acquires app developer
Software Circle has acquired another niche tech firm in a deal worth up to £7.5m.

Kodak invests in innovation as print wing posts loss
Sales at Kodak’s print division fell and the unit made a loss last year, but the manufacturer is confident that printing plate tariffs and its growth agenda will lead to improved results in the...

TJ Books shortfall revealed
TJ Books ran out of cash following its disastrous pre-pack acquisition of the H Charlesworth & Co business, leaving an estimated shortfall of more than £5m before being rescued by Clays.

Deadline looms for pEPR submissions
DEFRA and PackUK have flagged the looming deadline for businesses that need to submit data under the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme.

IG Design Group makes gain on US property deal
IG Design Group has made a multimillion-pound gain on the sale of a US property, amid challenging conditions for its business there.

The robots aren’t coming, they’re already here
However, don’t worry, according to Jeff Wettersten, automation inside the packaging industry is a good thing.

Admin process underway at Reflections Print Finishers
Bosses at Reflections Print Finishers have filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators.

Signs and Labels Hereford eyes growth with Canon Colorado install
Signs and Labels Hereford has taken on a Canon Colorado M5W 1.6m-wide UVgel printer to streamline its workflow, improve its efficiency, and position the business for future growth, while enhancing its...