Business

High viscosity opens up huge potential for Xaar
Xaar has reported “renewed optimism” for 2025 with new markets for its high viscosity know-how coming to fruition – including automotive coating – and a speedier go-to-market option with M&R the first...

Tradeprint expands with ROI site
Tradeprint aims to tap into opportunities in the Republic of Ireland with a new ecommerce offering for the country.

Manchester pair arrested over Packaging Export Recovery Notes fraud
Two men were arrested for fraud and money laundering last Wednesday (12 March) as part of an ongoing investigation into Packaging Export Recovery Notes (PERN) fraud.

IGS inkjet press achieves food-safe ink accreditation
International Graphic Supplies (IGS) has achieved accreditation for its Cobalt SP 800 single-pass inkjet printer’s food-safe ink technology, marking a significant benefit for short-run food packaging...

Big jump in operating profits at National World
Sales and profits are up at National World, despite headwinds including “non-trading distractions” including the group’s impending change of ownership.

Five years on: how Covid has changed the print industry
On Sunday, 23 March, five years will have passed since the first lockdown was announced by the then Prime Minister Boris Johnson to slow the spread of Covid. Printweek looked across the sector to...

Bishops celebrates 40th anniversary with fresh investment round
Bishops Printers is celebrating 40 years in business and has turned its investment spotlight on post-press with a fresh investment in finishing kit.

Unbound pre-packs but "bold new era" soured by doubts over crowdfunder refunds
Crowd-funded publisher Unbound has been sold in a pre-pack deal, leaving authors uncertain over whether they will receive money they are owed.

Signwaves ups productivity with SwissQprint double
Signwaves has bolstered its printing firepower while reducing its environmental impact by upgrading to two new SwissQprint Nyala flatbed printers.

Software Circle acquires app developer
Software Circle has acquired another niche tech firm in a deal worth up to £7.5m.