Business
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Cash proves to be king in February’s headlines
The demise of Leicester print group Taylor Bloxham was the most read story in 2020 after the historic firm ran out of cash, while cash, albeit in terms of illicit payments, also took centre stage in...
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Mercian Labels rewards staff with £750 festive bonus
Mercian Labels has rewarded its staff with a £750 bonus this Christmas to thank them for their efforts during 2020, which has resulted in a record performance for the business.
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At least one key learning from 2020
Jo Francis ponders the key learnings from 2020’s seismic and terrible events.
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BFS set to expand in 35th year
BFS Pressroom Solutions is celebrating its 35th year in business and is set to expand its roller factory next year.
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ImageData Group continues mega investment drive
ImageData Group is continuing a major programme of investment in new kit that has totalled more than £500,000 so far and included new machines for all three of its production sites.
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Allander Print in administration; Tempus IME acquires assets
Commercial printer Allander Print has fallen into administration, with the loss of 40 jobs, and its intellectual property and goodwill assets have been purchased by print management and software...
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Emmerson Press streamlines with Horizon spend
Emmerson Press has invested in a Horizon CRF-362 creaser folder to streamline its digital print production and support increased flexibility.
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Managing perfection
So much has been written about the art of management that an individual looking to improve their knowledge with a purchase from Amazon had better become a speed reader or know how to narrow a search...
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Bakergoodchild continues growth strategy with £2m-plus spend
Bakergoodchild has invested more than £2m in a raft of new equipment as it presses forward with its 2021 Growth Strategy.
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BPIF appoints Ian Wilton as new president
The BPIF has appointed its current vice president Ian Wilton as its new president.