Business

Around the world in 8 prints

Print is constantly being challenged to push the boundaries of what’s possible to ensure that it maintains its key position in the marketing mix. As the following examples from the past 12 months...

Banner awarded three year contract by Care UK

Banner Managed Communication (BMC) has been awarded a three-year print management contract by healthcare and social care services provider Care UK.

Warren expands services with seven-figure investment

Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has announced that its new converting facility, part of a seven-figure investment programme to expand its service offerings, is now fully...

Immediate Media in £24m Future titles swoop

Immediate Media has acquired Future's Sports and Craft titles, which have an audited print circulation of more than 250,000 a month, in a deal valued at up to £24m.

Trinity Mirror beats first half expectations

Trinity Mirror’s share price jumped by 20.5p, or 11.5%, after the newspaper publisher and printer reported first half results that were ahead of expectations.

UK economy finally outstrips pre-recession peak

Printers are benefiting from a boom that has seen the UK economy grow 3.1% in the past 12 months, finally taking it past its pre-recession peak and putting the UK on track to be the fastest-growing...

Custom Planet buys two M&R screen presses

Online custom printing and embroidery firm Custom Planet has invested £60,000 in new M&R machinery to increase its capacity and bring more work in-house.

PCS secures ID card contract with Cards 4U

Plastic card manufacturer Plastic Card Services (PCS) has secured a new contract with plastic card functionality firm Cards 4U to manufacture its OneID4u 18+ proof of age card.

The Magazine Printing Company installs UK’s first Stahlfolder CH 66

The Magazine Printing Company has become the first firm in the UK to invest in a Stahlfolder CH 66.

Baker Goodchild takes on apprentices

Direct mail and print management company Baker Goodchild has taken on two apprentices following the successful completion of their internships.