Business

Smogur: It's a time of consolidation for the industry

Severn Print closes just months after purchase

Severn Print has entered liquidation just four months after being purchased by the Handel Group, after a key client pulled its £1.5m contract.

Riso takes control of printheads with Toshiba deal

Riso has agreed to take over Toshiba Tec’s inkjet head business in a deal that is set to complete over the summer.

Furlough claims result in ban for sign firm boss

The director of a sign and graphics business has been disqualified for abuse of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

UPM reports on 2023

UPM has reported on a “very challenging” 2023 that saw its sales fall and operating profits more than halved.

News UK and DMG Media newspaper titles

DMG issues notice of redundancy to print site workers, CMA launches probe into proposed JV

DMG Media has issued notices of redundancy to all the workers at its Dinnington and Thurrock sites, in the same week as the CMA announced an official inquiry into its proposed newspaper printing joint...

Stora Enso: logistical challenges in Q2

Stora Enso profit improvement drive could see 1,000 job losses

Stora Enso has initiated a new profit improvement programme targeting annualised €80m (£68.2m) improvement of its operational EBIT that it said could lead to a potential reduction of approximately...

(L-R) Komori UK's Gareth Wheeldon, Tom Baker and Chris Rigden

Komori UK strengthens finishing with Bograma partnership

Komori has expanded its partnership with Swiss company Bograma, enhancing its finishing portfolio with comprehensive selling, service, and parts support in the UK and Ireland.

Fujifilm rolls out launches and updates at Peak Performance Print

Fujifilm has used its Peak Performance Print event to host product launches and exclusive previews while making a raft of other announcements.

Print’s toughest month lives up to its reputation

In a grey and stormy month packed with insolvencies and job cuts, the solitary sliver of sunshine in January’s listicle came courtesy of the unveiling of the Printweek Awards shortlist.

The Eco Flexibles investment was revealed at the Peak Performance Print event

Fujifilm reveals first Jet Press FP790 customer outside Japan

Fujifilm has made public the identity of its first Jet Press FP790 customer outside Japan – a UK packaging business.