Finance

Industry output bounced back in Q3
The UK printing industry rebounded from a lacklustre Q2 to match its positive forecast for Q3, at least in terms of output volumes, according to the BPIF’s latest Printing Outlook.

Budget makes some progress in restoring print’s confidence
In the first Budget to take place on a Monday since 1962, Philip Hammond made moves to commit the government to greater spending on health – £20.5bn more for the NHS over the next five years and at...

Heidelberg reports H1 loss while anticipating subs payoff
Heidelberg has reported an uptick in its first-half EBITDA boosted by the growth of its new subscription model, although its bottom line suffered from one-off costs.

Industry firms make Top Track list
Five printing industry firms made it onto this year’s Sunday Times Top Track 250 ranking, with four of the companies featured being new entrants to the 2018 list.

Asset audits will help keep books in order
Every business has assets. From land and buildings, to equipment, goodwill, brands and intellectual property (IP), there is value in everything. But the question for the businessman on Clapham omnibus...

Former franchisees rebuild family ties after independence
Kall Kwik and Prontaprint used to be two of the biggest names in the UK high-street print market. At their peak, the two businesses ran a combined total of around 550 outlets in towns up and down the...

Kodak pension scheme heading towards PPF
Kodak’s former pension scheme could become the latest industry scheme to end up in the Pension Protection Fund, and the Kodak Alaris business could be sold as a result.

Johnston revenues down as strategic review continues
Johnston Press had “no significant update” for investors on its efforts to tackle £220m in bond-related debt, as it reported a 10% decline in revenue for the half-year.

Industry output and orders matched downbeat forecast in Q2
The UK printing industry almost exactly matched its downbeat expectations for Q2 in terms of output and orders, according to the BPIF’s latest Printing Outlook, but the forecasts for Q3 suggest some...

Heidelberg maintains 2022 targets after Q1 boost
Heidelberg has reported an increase in orders and turnover as it closes the first quarter of the 2018-19 financial year, with its longer-term targets looking increasingly “realistic”.