Business

MP opens new Mercian Labels factory
Mercian Labels’ new factory in Burntwood, Staffordshire was formally opened by MP for Lichfield Michael Fabricant last Friday (7 November).

Tenza Technologies calls in administrators
Self-adhesive label stock manufacturer Tenza Technologies has fallen into administration, resulting in the loss of around 70 jobs.

I-Sub Digital to hold dedicated Digi-Foil open days
Wide-format equipment supplier I-Sub Digital will hold two open days dedicated to its Digi-Foil digital foiling system and digital packaging proofing system later this month.

Trinity Mirror printing revenue down 6% since interim results
Printing revenue at Trinity Mirror has fallen 6% in the 17 weeks to 26 October, according to the publisher's latest interim management statement, compared with a 3% increase in the first six months of...

Falling order intake takes shine off KBA's latest results
KBA has posted significant increases in sales, operating profit and pre-tax earnings in its results for the nine months to 30 September 2014.

Come on over to our place: how to be a host with the most
Imagine you’re a print buyer. You’re looking for a printer to work with on a major new project and you have three potential suppliers to decide between. But the company that stands out in your mind is...

Fairer salary scales will help prevent pay-day moans
Comedian Steve Martin delivers a wonderful line in the movie Sgt. Bilko. “All I ever wanted,” he says, “was an honest week’s pay for an honest day’s work.” It’s a great gag, not least because it rings...

Adding data analysis services is not just for the big players
Print businesses snapping up data analytics firms has become de rigueur in recent years, so it was no surprise when GI Solutions announced last month that it had acquired London-based Cognesia.

Editor’s comment: Some sins are beyond redemption
How long does it take to travel the road to redemption in print?

Business inspection: United we stand
Finding ‘the one’ can be tough. Digital tools like Tinder make casual hook-ups easy, however if you want a more deep and meaningful relationship, it’s often someone in your circle of friends that...