Business

Mergers and acquisitions return to pre-downturn levels

The past quarter brought such a flurry of global M&A activity that, with two weeks still to go, it had already reached a level not seen since 2007. In Europe, it was the busiest quarter for at least...

M&A jump is evidence of recovery

Over the past few weeks there seems to have been an unprecedented spike in the amount of print M&A activity taking place and, believe it not, I’m not just talking about distressed sales or worse, the...

Business inspection: Explore another dimension

Ten years ago, Callprint took the bold step of becoming an early adopter of 3D printing technology. It has since carved out a lucrative niche for itself and provides an essential service to its...

Retailers learn to tap into power of the subconscious

The Kunene is a remote, mountainous region of the southern African country Namibia, and home to the indigenous, semi-nomadic Himba people, distinctive for their reddish all-over body make-up.

Why putting on a different hat can help you get ahead

Ask a room full of printers whether or not they’ve attended a leading print trade show such as Drupa, Ipex or Fespa over the last few years and chances are everyone in the room will raise their hand....

Interview: 'We have the opportunity to create something special’

A little under three months ago former DST Output executive vice-president Yolanda Noble made a surprise return to the industry by buying £4m-turnover Kent-based direct mail business Print Logic out...

Industry veterans open new Sheffield print firm

Two former directors of Sheffield-based ProCo have set up a new commercial print operation in the city.

PCS launches ‘shield’ data protection technology

Plastic card manufacturer Plastic Card Services (PCS) has unveiled its new technology designed to prevent personal and payment data from being accidentally swiped from contactless cards.

Landa secures €100m investment and updates press roll out plan

Landa Digital Printing has received a €100m (£80m) investment from specialty chemicals company Altana, which will be used to complete the commercialisation of the firm’s nanographic presses.

College students rebrand Hybrid's Mimaki showroom

Students from South Cheshire College have recently finished redecorating Hybrid Services’ 186sqm Mimaki showroom as part of a new partnership.