Business

Astley's main base of operations is in Gateshead

Astley rebrands to consolidate acquisition-based growth

Astley is set to finalise its 2016 acquisition of Sign of the Times by rebranding its subsidiary operation under its own name with a new logo and website for the group.

Hammond: "A great vindication of the service that we’ve been giving"

Delta Group secures expanded Mars contract

The Delta Group has expanded its print capabilities for the Mars account following a competitive tender process.

Jenemark: "Nordvalls brings to Watermill a lot of experience and vice versa"

Watermill Press acquired by Swedish label specialist

Bradford-based label printer Watermill Press has been acquired by Swedish company Nordvalls.

Court (left) with founder Alvin Brown: "We specialise in anything awkward or complex and miniature"

Clinical celebrates 45 years of finishing

Leicester-based Clinical Print Finishers is celebrating 45 years in business this month.

Contact Originators manufactures flexo plates

Contact Originators updates on fire recovery

Flexo plate manufacturer Contact Originators has said it has now recovered from the recent fire it suffered at its Bredbury, Stockport premises in January and is ready to begin its rebuild.

Xerox said it needs to “prioritise the health and safety of its employees, customers, partners and affiliates"

Xerox postpones HP takeover activity amid Covid-19 situation

Xerox has postponed activity relating to its hostile takeover bid of HP in light of the escalating coronavirus pandemic.

Kaps Finishing has added wide-format printing to its offering

Kaps Finishing supports litho clients with wide-format investment

Trade finisher Kaps Finishing has taken on a Yotta YD-F2513R5 wide-format flatbed printer to enable its trade litho customers to use the company as a one-stop shop for both their finishing and...

Rishi Sunak announced his first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer on 11 March

Coronavirus response dominates new Budget, print sector reacts

Print sector figures have tentatively welcomed measures in the new Chancellor’s first Budget as policy was largely geared towards responding to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Polar machine will be delivered later this month

Whittington Moor upgrades with Polar

Chesterfield-based print firm Whittington Moor has invested in a new Polar 115N Plus guillotine for its finishing division.

One for the road

Cars and vans are often a necessity for businesses. But as the government taxes anything of value, it makes sense for firms to understand the rules regarding cars and vans. Simple slips or a lack of...