Business

Sign China 2025 expands to China's ‘Silicon Valley’, Shenzhen
Sign China 2025 has expanded to a biannual event to broaden the opportunity for the global signmaking community to stay abreast of the latest developments in the rapidly evolving sector.

DC Thomson focuses on customer value
Publishing and printing group DC Thomson is back in the black in its most recent results.

£50k customer asset lost by Works Manchester
A ‘customer owned item’ worth £50,000 has gone missing from collapsed Works Manchester, reducing the amount of recoverable debt as a result.

Videojet takes on David McGuiness in senior marketing role
Videojet Technologies has taken on David McGuiness, a marketing and sales specialist who has previously held roles in major industry technology companies including Kodak and PrintIQ.

De La Rue takeover offer now potentially for whole group
The ‘partial offer’ for De La Rue has now morphed into a possible offer for the entire business.

Lemon Press wound up
Redditch digital and litho print house Lemon Press is being wound up after entering creditors’ voluntary liquidation on 20 December.

Heidelberg outlines growth strategy as anniversary year begins
Press manufacturer Heidelberg has entered a milestone anniversary year and said it is tackling the challenges of the future with a clear growth strategy.

De La Rue: talks of Currency sale ongoing, new investors in wings
De La Rue is in discussions with new investors that could take a major stake in the business, and the PLC said that talks over a possible sale of its Currency division “continue to progress”.

Spandex expands with Lakeside Group acquisition
Wide-format kit and consumables reseller Spandex has acquired UK distributor Lakeside Group to expand into the safety and reflective products market.

Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC
Irish customer communications technology provider Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, for an undisclosed sum.