Business
Perhaps unsurprisingly, our ‘There’s no business like show business’ issue features this year’s two big events; Fespa and Drupa, with a review of the former and preview of the latter…
As well as looking at the shows, our April and May issue is jam-packed with thought-provoking insights.
Royal Society for Blind Children appoints Simon Ward as trustee
The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) has appointed ITG (Inspired Thinking Group) CEO Simon Ward as a board trustee.
MBO team aims to block Brother with higher offer for Roland DG
The MBO team hoping to acquire Roland DG has lodged an increased offer for the business that is higher than the rival bid from Brother Industries.
Profits jump at Funkypigeon.com
Sales and profits are up at online greeting card and gifting specialist Funkypigeon.com.
Folio pre-packs after double customer collapse
Folio Print Finishing has been sold in a pre-pack deal to a second company owned by its directors, David Robshaw and Andrew Bird, after two major customers entered insolvency.
UKPC admins reveal shortfall
Administrators at UK Printing Company (UKPC), which phoenixed in late March, have published details of the pre-pack sale of the business.
Apprintable enhances digital with Ricoh install
London-based print and design specialist Apprintable has taken delivery of a new Ricoh Pro C9500, enabling it to bring more work in-house and support its continued growth.
25/8 adds merch and workwear with latest buy
Acquisitive 25/8 Marketing Group has further expanded its offering with another strategic buy that adds merchandise and workwear to its ‘one stop shop’ offering.
Bobst launches consulting service
Label and packaging finishing equipment manufacturer Bobst has launched a new consulting service, Bobst Application Management, to help advise packaging converters looking to enter new markets.
Woodberry snaps up Reelvision Print
Woodberry Packaging has chalked up another buy with the acquisition of specialist carton printer Reelvision Print.