Industry bodies

The manufacturing sector has been the second biggest beneficiary of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee lending scheme since it was formed, according to BIS figures.

It was not on the scale of Drupa or Ipex, but last week's Hunkeler show in Lucerne had plenty of tricks up its sleeve. Here's the PrintWeek rundown

One printer describes hiring as a "minefield", while a consulting firm says it is potentially very costly. Let us take your hand and guide the way

You may wish to protect 'trade secrets', but open discussions with competitors - like those planned at Dscoop next week - can prove rewarding

On a level playing field, small firms can punch above their weight. However, too often, the odds are stacked in favour of the bigger players

Firms once solely regarded as manufacturers are branching out into services, with mergers and acquisitions often enabling the move. But is it wise?

Paper sector workers will benefit from a 2.6% increase in their basic hourly wage following a review of Unite and the Confederation of Paper Industries' (CPI) national agreement.

Acquisitions have a murky reputation, as we have all seen too many pre-pack administrations to feel at ease with the subject. Do it well, though, and merging with another firm could be your best move...

A bespoke 'plug-and-play' foiling machine that the manufacturer says is ideal for short-run copyshop applications

The decision to go it alone can be daunting, but the potential reward can be well worth it