Companies & suppliers

Zombie businesses threaten UK recovery

The economic recovery is being held back by zombie SMEs, a UK insolvency firm has warned.

The Print Centre makes 95,000 triple finishing investment

DS Repro, trading as The Print Centre, has invested 95,000 in finishing equipment to enhance its envelope inserting capabilities.

Renewed freeze on Royal Mail reversions announced

Royal Mail has announced a renewed freeze on reversion charges relating to envelope sealing issues just over a month after its initial six month moratorium ended on 17 September.

Morgana ships excess stock to US for unexpected Graph Expo demand

Morgana has taken nearly 100 orders for its finishing products from North America after exhibiting at this month's Graph Expo in Chicago.

RR Donnelley blamed as premature Google filing wipes $20bn off shares

RR Donnelley has been blamed for an 8% plunge in Google's share price after the printer prematurely released the internet giant's third-quarter results showing a significant drop in profits.

Océ launches film media for 3D effect applications

Océ has launched a clear polypropylene film, for use with its Arizona flatbed UV presses, that gives a three dimensional effect to anything that is printed on it.

Invoice financing a 'last resort' for SME borrowers

Nearly three quarters of SMEs are still unaware of the benefits of invoice finance (IF), according to a new survey.

Xeikon appoints Deschuytere as CEO as Maes moves on

Frank Deschuytere, currently vice president of R&D at telecommunications equipment manufacturer OTN Systems, will join Xeikon as chief executive on 1 January 2013.

PrintWeek Awards 2012 SME of the Year - D2 Printing

A finalist in this category three years ago, D2 triumphed this year against some very tough competition, drawing praise from judges for its solid balance sheet and overall performance.

Me & my... Océ Arizona 360 XT

The Bigger Printing Company added this press to its line-up to deliver quality print for its high-profile clients