Business

Chancellor expected to extend FLS

George Osborne is expected to announce an extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS), which is due to expire in January 2014.

Print celebrates bumper year in Queen's Awards for Enterprise

Twelve printing and publishing firms have been honoured with a Queen's Awards for Enterprise in 2013, which recognises achievements made by UK businesses throughout the year.

Lazar invests in booklet line

Watford-based Lazar Print has invested in a Horizon SPF/FC-200A stitch, fold, trimline to break into trade booklet production work.

Alpha Media Solutions buys Steffprint in pre-pack deal

Alpha Media Solutions (AMS) has acquired the business and assets of Keighley-based commercial print business Steffprint via a pre-packaged administration.

Ilford acquires Tecco

Ilford Group, the parent company of Ilford Imaging Switzerland, has acquired German-base Tecco for an undisclosed sum.

William Gibbons to print relaunched The Scots Magazine

The 274-year-old <i>The Scots Magazine</i> is unveiling a new look later this month, increasing in size from A5 to B5.

Former Manroland AG Plauen site sold

Bavarian manufacturing firm IBS has acquired the former Plauen factory and assets of Manroland AG from its administrators, for an undisclosed sum.

Late payments subject of parliamentary inquiry

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) will be among a raft of business and industry representatives giving evidence at a cross party meeting next week examining the impact of late payment on SMEs.

Boise-based Alexander Clark Printing adds Komori LSX629

Boise, Idaho based Alexander Clark Printing has added a six-color 29" Komori LSX629 to both boost productivity and expand its footprint in categories such as packaging.

InnerWorkings warns of drop in 2013 earnings

Chicago-based managed print services provider InnerWorkings said the recent loss of one major client has caused it to lower it 2013 revenue forecast by $30m to $900-930m (from $930-960m) while profits...