Business

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith

DS Smith updates on trading as IP deal remains on track

DS Smith has issued a trading update in respect of the period since 1 May 2024 while confirming that its “combination” with International Paper remains on track.

Insolvencies, departures, closures, and criminal activity – print’s toughest month

If our most-read listicle is anything to go by, then August must be in the running for print’s cruellest month in 2024 because, much like with the UK summer, sunshine was in short supply.

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Luxury automotive wall art business celebrates milestone

Online-only direct-to-consumer luxury car prints business Limited100 is celebrating serving its 400th customer since launching four years ago.

Pet firm payout over packaging waste

A company specialising in pet accessories and treats has paid more than £66,000 to charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations for over 20 years.

Weilburger employs 70 staff, mostly in Germany

Stahl acquires packaging coatings manufacturer

Dutch coatings manufacturer Stahl has agreed to acquire Weilburger Graphics, a German manufacturer of varnishes, inks and adhesives.

Data director handed maximum ban

The director of a purported data business has received a maximum possible ban after making multiple fraudulent claims for Covid-related business support.

ePS acquires EPMS

eProductivity Software (ePS) has acquired American MIS specialist Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS). 

Lores: Q1 performance particularly strong across our key growth areas

HP revenue climbs in Q3

HP has reported that its sales for Q3 were up year-on-year, although revenue in its Printing division was down.

The Colebrook Industrial Estate store re-opened in February

Fastsigns underpins 2024 ambitions with strengthened team

Signmaker franchise Fastsigns UK has outlined its ambitions for growth in 2024, aiming to launch two new franchises before the end of year, on top of the two launched already.

Ink sales jump at Agfa

Agfa has grown inkjet ink sales by nearly a quarter, boosted by its conversion push at Inca customers along with higher sales across all products.