Business

Fair play takes the guess work out of staff advancement

Blue-eyed boy syndrome' - not the condition endured, or rather enjoyed, by Bake Off heart-throb Paul Hollywood. Rather this is a term all print bosses should consider carefully when it comes to...

SMEs must drive push for fairer terms

Late-paying customers have long been the bane of SME business owners, all the more since the credit crunch began in 2007 leading to full-blown financial armageddon in 2008.

Green shoots prompt investment in leaner, meaner sector

Infinity Finishing was one of the lucky ones, but just how lucky only time will tell. The business started in mid October, but unlike many would-be start-ups, this one was made possible with a loan...

Autobond appoints Indian distributor

Autobond has appointed Mumbai-based Malhotra Graphics as the distribution agent for its range of film laminating and spot UV machinery in India.

Security printer charged with corruption

One of the UK's longest-established independent security printing companies, along with two of its directors, has been charged with corruption.

RR Donnelley to buy Consolidated Graphics

RR Donnelley (RRD) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Consolidated Graphics (CGX) in a $620m cash plus shares deal.

Alpha Colour revs up all-round performance with new Speedmaster

A drive to improve print volumes, response times and environmental sustainability has prompted Alpha Colour to buy a new four-colour Heidelberg press.

De La Rue issues profit warning on back of banknote pricing pressure

De La Rue has warned investors that its full-year operating profit for 2013/14 will come in below target as a result of pricing pressures affecting its Currency division.

Surging cutter demand drives growth at B&W

A spike in demand for automated flatbed cutters has prompted manufacturer Blackman and White to expand its technical sales department.

Shuttleworth upgrade at Multisets streamlines work

Multisets Print Solutions has booted up the latest upgrade of its Shuttleworth MIS software to streamline production and save time.