Companies & suppliers

Neopost acquires GMC Software Technology

The mailroom equipment manufacturer has acquired software developer GMC in a bid to expand beyond the mailing sector.

Print and packaging insolvencies up two-thirds in June

Print and packaging insolvencies rose two-thirds in June versus the same month last year, according to Experian, despite the financial strength of the sector improving marginally.

Heidelberg launches online rewards scheme for consumables

Press manufacturer Heidelberg has launched a new rewards scheme for customers that use its UK online shop to purchase press consumables.

Polestar undertakes graduate recruitment drive

Polestar is undertaking a comprehensive graduate recruitment scheme, its first in years, to help the group "grow significantly" while strengthening its customer-facing team.

Wyndeham Peterborough staff facing T&C changes

Staff at Wyndeham Peterborough are facing possible changes to their terms of employment that could result in pay cuts and longer working hours.

Woodward hails progress in making BPIF 'fit for purpose'

Chief executive Kathy Woodward has credited the BPIF with making "great achievements" in important areas for improvement identified at last years' AGM.

Intec launches entry level label printer to UK market

The Edge 850 from Canada-based iSys Label is designed for short run, in-house label printing for the graphics and packaging markets.

Intelligent Finishing Systems attracts interest at open house

Intelligent Finishing Systems is anticipating an influx of orders following strong interest at its recent Print and Finish London 2012 event.

CPI hails arrival of printed electronics in the pressroom

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has finalised a 2m development that aims to broaden the reach of printed electronics.

Kodak to pay top management millions in bonuses

Kodak has asked a US Bankruptcy Court for permission to pay bonuses to 15 of its top management, including nine executive officers, as it moves to the next phase of its restructuring.