Business
New RNIB braille printers given affectionate names
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has asked its supporters to help name its two new braille printers and embossers, with ‘Bill Brailey’ and ‘Dottie’ coming out as the winning names.
Ward takes helm at Tharstern, cloud MIS to launch at Drupa
Lee Ward has been promoted to managing director at eProductivity Software’s Tharstern business, as well as becoming chief evangelist for its new cloud-based MIS, which is set to launch at Drupa...
Moonpig grows subs, peak card volumes
Moonpig now has more than 250,000 subscribers to its Moonpig Plus service, and has produced more than 9m personalised greeting cards in its current financial year.
Key Production expands into Europe
Music packaging and print broker Key Production has expanded into Europe with the establishment of an office in Berlin.
Agfa's digital printing business grows as ink sales boom
Agfa’s Digital Print & Chemicals operation overtook Radiology last year to become its biggest division – with inkjet ink sales up 14%, boosted by the conversion of former Inca customers.
Indian coding specialist acquires UK partner in £1m deal
Indian coding and marking specialist Control Print has acquired a controlling stake in the UK’s Codeology Group.
Co-directors barred over BBL
Two co-directors of a branding and signage business have been disqualified for abusing the Bounce Back Loan scheme.
Mondi and DS Smith make agreement in principle on combination
The boards of Mondi and DS Smith have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith, according to a statement published yesterday...
2024 Printweek Awards winners revealed
The brightest stars in the galaxy of print were celebrated in style last night at the UK’s flagship awards scheme, where Solopress was crowned Printweek’s Company of the Year.
Spring Budget disappoints industry
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget has failed to excite the print and packaging industry, with leaders labelling it “underwhelming” and “unexciting”, despite several concessions that may make life...