Business

Xaar shares leap as board raises expectations

Xaar's share price has jumped nearly 17% to 490p (prev close 420p) after it announced that it was increasing its expectations for the year.

DMG Media hit by falling print revenues

Falling print revenues at the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) have dragged the publisher's media division into negative growth, according to its latest trading update.

Businesses turn to social forums for fresh opportunities

There's a revolution going on in the land of print, and it involves no ink on paper at all. Despite a slow start, the printing industry is now embracing social media with gusto, especially when it...

Fox Print reduces waste with Azura TS plates

Fox Print Services has switched to Agfa Azura TS plates in a bid to reduce its costs and chemical waste.

KPM enhances colour consistency with Ricoh C901

Direct mail provider KPM has invested in a Ricoh Pro C901 digital press to enhance colour consistency as it targets large volumes of work from its clients.

Micropress targets growth with pre-press and building upgrades

Ipswich-based printer Micropress has increased its capacity by around 50% following an upgrade from violet to thermal plate setting.

Ink Shop closes as receivers move in

Cumbernauld-based Ink Shop Printing has been placed in receivership, with all staff laid off.

Mondi reveals UK distributor for new DNS color print paper

Global paper manufacturer Mondi has revealed its UK distributor for its new high white extra smooth digital printing paper.

Osborne backs business but faltering growth needs action

While the coalition's efforts to tackle the tricky subject of welfare reform have been filling column inches ever since last month's Budget, the lack of significant debate on the more important task...

JTI launches campaign against plain tobacco packaging

Cigarette manufacturer JTI has launched an advertising campaign against government proposals to mandate plain packaging for tobacco products following the discovery that Department of Health (DoH)...