Finance

Multisets enjoys growth following cheque production business acquisition

Swindon-based printer Multisets has taken a bigger slice of the security printing market and expanded its workforce following the acquisition of cheque printer Bank Security Printing last year.

BPIF Outlook reports positive Q4 though concerns remain

The BPIF has released its latest Printing Outlook study of the health of the industry, highlighting that while orders in the fourth quarter of 2014 experienced a strong improvement over Q3, optimism...

S&O woes

Jo Francis ponders the aftermath of the Smith & Ouzman corruption trial.

Manroland Sheetfed makes profit for Langley Holdings despite sales fall

Manroland Sheetfed owner Langley Holdings has reported that the division increased its contribution to group profits in 2014.

China slowdown hits Heidelberg results

A slowdown in sales in China has hit Q3 results at Heidelberg, and while operating performance has improved, restructuring costs have propelled the group’s bottom-line loss to €95m (£71m).

Regular check-ups help keep you out of intensive care

When was the last time that you assessed the health of your business? When did you last take its pulse and check the vital signs? Recently? Six to 12 months ago? Never? If you fall into the last...

Pureprint buys Imprint Group following BGF investment

Uckfield-based digital and litho printer Pureprint has acquired a majority shareholding in Newcastle upon Tyne-based Imprint Group for an undisclosed sum.

Pureprint set for further growth with substantial BGF investment

Uckfield-based digital and litho printer Pureprint has received a £5.3m investment from Business Growth Fund (BGF).

Review of 2014: November

All the business news, from acquisitions to liquidations, investments to divestments, from a year in the industry.

Review of 2014: December

All the business news, from acquisitions to liquidations, investments to divestments, from a year in the industry.