Companies & suppliers
Swanline boosts efficiency with Bickers Gluejet
Packaging and display supplier Swanline Print has installed a Bickers Gluejet 17.25 X/Y geometric pattern gluer to reduce labour and speed up delivery.
Chancellor hints at government-backed bank to help small businesses
The government is considering the creation of a 'small business bank' to improve access to funding for companies that want to expand, George Osborne has said.
Trading in manufacturing sector toughest for three years
The toughest trading conditions since 2009 prompted a sharp decline in UK manufacturing output in Q3 of 2012, according to new figures from the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF).
Hallmark Consumer Services secures fulfilment deal with Unicef UK
Fulfilment specialist Hallmark Consumer Services has partnered with Unicef UK for the charity's 'New Range' of cards and gifts.
Ajrowiggins launches EBS wheel to demonstrate recycling benefits
Arjowiggins Graphic is extending its 'It feels good' campaign with the launch of an Environmental Benefits Statements (EBS) wheel.
Brausse to expand global presence as sales increase worldwide
Converting machinery manufacturer Brausse is to set up sales and service bases worldwide by the end of 2012.
Print businesses rallied to take advantage of R&D tax credits
Research and development (R&D) tax credit specialist Jumpstart is urging UK print businesses to take greater advantage of financial incentives available to firms that are developing new printing...
Print industry news roundup: SMEs, Macfarlane, Potts Print, Agfa, Kodak, APG, Durst
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: UK SMEs target growth for 2013; Macfarlane Group posts 65% profit increase; Potts Print...
Press On Digital bolsters finishing capabilities with Kongsberg i XP24
Press on Digital Imaging (PODI) has invested 190,000 in a Kongsberg i XP24 digital cutting table.
Kodak losses continue to mount in latest monthly report
Kodak's US operations made a net loss of $78.7m (49.7m) on revenues of $162.5m in July taking its combined losses since the start of the year to $745m on sales of $1.1bn.