Business

CBILS was part of the government's pandemic business support measures

Company financial distress levels rise

There was a 19% increase in the number of companies in critical financial distress in the first quarter of 2022, according to new research.

The new logo came into effect on 2 May

Spandex unifies group under single brand

Spandex has introduced a new logo to reflect the evolution of the business while also unifying its brand across all group companies in Europe and Australia.

Atlas Packaging is an independent corrugated packaging provider

Smurfit Kappa acquires Atlas Packaging

Smurfit Kappa UK (SKUK) has acquired corrugated packaging provider Atlas Packaging.

Andrew Ainsworth was found guilty of conspiring to produce counterfeit currency. Image: Kent Police

Fourth member of £12m counterfeit currency group jailed

A fourth member of an organised crime group has been jailed for conspiring to supply more than £12m of counterfeit banknotes.

The Big Debate will take place across both days of the show

Packaging Innovations unveils new features

Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022 will introduce two new interactive features at the event next month.

Lecta's EBITDA increased by 183% in 2021

Lecta reports on 2021

Lecta has reported big increases in revenue and EBITDA but a pre-tax loss from continuing operations in 2021.

Mailing and signage tenders are among those currently live

Big hybrid mail tender among new trio up for grabs

A hybrid mail tender worth close to £1m is currently open via the government’s Find a Tender service, with a couple of other large print related tenders also live.

Royal Mail said it could not agree to a “no strings” deal

Postal workers could ballot for strike action

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said over 115,000 postal workers may ballot for strike action if Royal Mail management do not negotiate a “no strings” pay rise by next week.

Roberts: “We have seen continued good momentum across our customer base"

DS Smith reports continued second-half momentum

DS Smith is trading in line with management expectations during its second-half period.

The Digicon Series 3 is a bespoke, modular device

ProPrint Group strengthens offering with new Digicon

ProPrint Group has taken on a bespoke Digicon Series 3 automated finishing line from AB Graphic International to enable it to provide an additional range of label finishing options.