Business

Conservatives promise 'significant' hike in Annual Investment Allowance

The Conservative Party has promised a new "significantly higher, permanent level for the Annual Investment Allowance" alongside a mix of new and existing policies in its pre-election manifesto.

Gemini Digital Colour celebrates 20th birthday

Bridgend-based commercial printer Gemini Digital Colour is celebrating its 20th birthday this year by holding a range of events and promotions.

Labour manifesto promises rates cut for small business

The Labour Party has promised to "cut and then freeze business rates for over 1.5m smaller business properties" in its manifesto, which was launched yesterday ahead of next month's general election.

Aylesford Newsprint asset sales announced

Assets of the collapsed UK paper mill Aylesford Newsprint will be sold via online auction next month, according to consultancy firm Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), which has been appointed to carry out...

Wood Richardson boosts digital capabilities with Xerox Versant 2100 buy

Wood Richardson has invested in a new Xerox Versant 2100 digital printer, which will enable it to meet growing demand for fast-turnaround, short-run, high-quality work.

Smurfit Kappa facing second strike at Northampton facility

Unite has announced an escalation in its industrial dispute with Smurfit Kappa over the dismissal of two union stewards at the group's Northampton corrugated packaging facility.

Premier Paper becomes exclusive UK stockist of Advocate

Independent paper merchant The Premier Paper Group has been appointed as the exclusive UK stockist of Tullis Russell's Advocate paper product range, which was previously sold by Paperlinx.

Thomas Loughlin boosts productivity with two Horizon VAC-1000s

Merseyside trade finisher Thomas Loughlin (Liverpool) has invested in two Horizon VAC-1000 collating towers, which it hopes will continue its 8% year-on-year growth.

Kolorcraft installs UK's first Tapejet as part of major capex programme

Kolorcraft has installed the first Bickers Tapejet outside of Germany and France ahead of the machine's official launch at Fespa 2015 next month.

Watermill Press installs solar scheme

Watermill Press has installed 750 solar panels covering almost the entire 3000sqm roof of its premises, in what it believes is the biggest solar panel scheme in Bradford.