Business

Commercial printer Abbotsgate Hull is saving thousands of pounds and boasting higher quality print at faster speeds after installing a used Presstek 34DI direct imaging press.

Chancellor George Osborne announced a number of business tax reforms in a Budget speech yesterday (16 March) that was largely welcomed by the print industry.

Two young people have helped christen a new graduate recruitment programme at one of the world's biggest envelope wholesalers, Blake.

Imagenet, the graphics services division of packaging giant Coveris, has acquired graphics business Rivendell Europe for an undisclosed sum.

Jones & Brooks has marked its 140th anniversary with a move into B2 litho production after investing in a five-colour Speedmaster SX 74 with coater.

South London-based large-format specialist Odessa Print Group has bought a second HP Scitex 11000 flatbed printer to boost its capacity and help its continued growth.

Hexis UK is making a play for the environmentally conscious printer by adding new PVC-free eco-friendly films for digital printing and signage applications to its product portfolio.

Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has significantly expanded its paper products range to meet increased demand.

Dorset-based POS printer SPS Print Group has entered a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) maintaining 154 jobs after creditors voted in favour of the move.

Phillips Plastics has renamed itself Phillips Direct to reflect “more accurately how the business serves its customers” and appointed a new managing director.