Companies & suppliers

News Corp posts $1.6bn loss as NOTW costs soar

The multi-billion dollar costs of the investigation into the closure of the <i>News of the World</i> (NOTW) last July have restricted financial growth at News Corporation.

Guardian Media Group records 76m operating loss

Guardian Media Group's (GMG) accounts for the year ending 1 April 2012 reveal pre-tax losses of 75.6m, a stark contrast to the pre-tax profit of 9m recorded a year earlier.

BSS invests 200,000 following contract wins

BSS has bought an array of folding and wrapping equipment following a string of client wins, including one of Scotland's "leading broadsheet Sunday newspapers".

Print My Pixel web-to-print business launched by packaging duo

Essex-based packaging consultancy Ikonik has diversified with the launch of printmypixel.com, just 16 months after opening, for customers to design and buy personalised printed products.

Ferrostaal rolls out Ryobi 760E in North America

Ferrostaal North America this month announced it is now marketing the new Ryobi 760E 6-up series to commercial printers looking to invest in an economy-priced offset press.

Quad/Graphics posts Q2 sales decline

Sussex WI-based Quad/Graphics reported a $20.8m Q2 net loss following a 4.4% year-on-year sales decline to $934m.

Price confident in Paperlinx future

New non-executive director Andrew Price said he had 'enthusiastically accepted' the invitation to the Paperlinx board following completion of the company's strategic review.

API to invest £3m in security holographics upgrade

API Holographics is upgrading its infrastructure and technology at the Salford site in a £3m project.

Esko to showcase Suite 12 at Software Seminar event

Esko will be showcasing the latest innovations for the packaging and sign and display markets at a one-day event on September 6.

Technique MIS recognised for mobile app

UK-based Technique MIS has scored a Printing Industries of America (PIA) Intertech Award for its iTechnique mobile app.