Disciplines

Micropress becomes Carbon Balanced Printer

Micropress Printers has added to its sustainability credentials by becoming a Carbon Balanced Printer via the World Land Trust.

Policy change: "Some print managers are going to have to change the way they work"

Chancellor acts to improve payment terms at public sector suppliers

Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement contained a new policy that could have a far-reaching – and positive – impact on parts of the industry.

Autumn Statement: industry reacts

Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement has been cautiously welcomed by print groups, with several of the chancellor’s 110 announced measures attracting particular praise.

(L-R) Peter Smith, Paul Treanor, Neil Macray and Ian Bates

Statex eyes growth with major investment following MBO

Statex is continuing a programme of investment worth around £800,000 so far which included a management buyout (MBO) around a year ago and new kit and other improvements since as it looks to further...

(L-R) Jorge Nogueira from Meevo, Simon McKenzie from Hollywood Monster and Pedro Dantas from Meevo

Hollywood Monster takes on new SEAS system

Hollywood Monster has taken on a new Silicone Edge Automated Stitching (SEAS) machine from Meevo to enhance its productivity and quality.

Macfarlane has financed the deal entirely from its existing £35m bank facility

Macfarlane Group full-year profits in line with expectations

Macfarlane Group is expecting its adjusted pre-tax profit for 2023 to be ahead of last year and in line with its full-year expectations.

Meehan (L) and Latham (R) are excited to get working

Safe handover at Fastsigns Huddersfield

Fastsigns Huddersfield has marked 20 years in business with a management buyout, as director Keven Mitchell steps back from the business.

Royal Mail: last posting dates and TikTok deal

Royal Mail has issued last posting dates for Christmas that should allow time for much more last minute business than last year.

Rogers: "The IPIA has consistently engaged with government on multiple levels this year"

IPIA urges chancellor to heed calls for business support

Ahead of this afternoon’s Autumn Statement, the IPIA said it was looking forward to the announcement of expanded business tax relief by the chancellor.

PFI Group forced to act over Signmaster

Workers at PFI Group subsidiary Signmaster have at last gained some clarity and have been told the business is going to administration.