Business

How should sales staff be paid commission?

While a percentage of the job value is still the most common way to pay a salesperson's bonus, there are arguments for adopting other methods.

Océ Infinistream on track with demo machine installation

Océ has provided an update on its first packaging press, the Infinistream, and has begun assembling the first demonstration machine in its Customer Experience Centre (CEC), in Poing, Germany.

Xaar achieves record results in 2012

Cambridge-based inkjet manufacturer Xaar has posted a 74% year-on-year increase in adjusted pre-tax profits to 18.4m (2011: 10.6m) for the 12 months to 31 December 2012, citing strong performance of...

DG Press Machines to launch Thallo flexible packaging press

DG Press Machines will show a new variable sleeve web offset press for flexible packaging printing at LabelExpo 2013 in Brussels from 24-27 September.

IoPP unveils packaging degree

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is to deliver a masters degree for the packaging industry in partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University, from this autumn.

Budget 2013: Live text

Live updates of the Budget 2013 and the measures that will impact UK print as it happens.

Archant to cut jobs in publishing shake-up

Archant is to cut 24 editorial roles as the company proposes to combine its Norfolk and Suffolk operations under one production unit.

Printers call for Budget funding boost and tax reliefs

The print sector is calling for tomorrow's Budget to reveal improvements in lending strategies and tax reliefs to stimulate the UK economy.

Johnston Press' contract print revenues slashed following NI pullout

Johnston Press' contract printing revenues have been slashed by a third following the termination of News International's contract, according to its 2012 financial reports.

Filtrona announces 160m Contego Healthcare acquisition

Plastic, foam and fibre products supplier Filtrona has today (19 March) announced its acquisition of Contego Healthcare for £160m.