Business

Print contributes to UK industrial sector growth
The UK’s industrial output grew at its fastest rate for six months in March, with print contributing to the growth.

BPIF welcomes new business secretary
The BPIF has welcomed the appointment of Sajid Javid as the new business secretary.

Artisan Press goes into administration
UPDATED: Artisan Press has gone into administration with Deloitte, just three months after the family owners announced a three-year plan to “right size” the business.

Shuttleworth to host client user meetings
MIS developer Shuttleworth will host a series of user meetings for its clients across the UK and Ireland in June.

Pixartprinting boosts capacity with Durst Rho 1312 buy
Pixartprinting has become the first Italian company to install the packaging version of the Durst Rho 1312 flatbed printer.

Sajid Javid named new business secretary
Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed who will form his cabinet.

Liquidation for Kent printer after owner established funerals business
A Kent printer which was about to celebrate 25 years in business is to be dissolved after its owner moved into the funerals business.

Whistl suspends E2E services following withdrawn financial support
Thousands of staff are understood to be affected after postal delivery service Whistl suspended deliveries following a funding shortfall.

Micropress kit spend tops £4m following Heidelberg XL 106 buy
Commercial printer Micropress has boosted its capacity by investing £2m in a new eight-colour Heidelberg XL 106.

PressOn relocates to new premises to support expansion
Wide-format digital printer PressOn has moved to new larger premises in Chatham, Kent to support its continued growth.

Barwell Print Finishers adds foiling option to Heidelberg SBB Cylinder
Barwell Print Finishers has boosted its capabilities by upgrading its Heidelberg SBB Cylinder to add a small-format foiling option.

DS Smith hails continued growth in trading statement
In a trading update for the year to 30 April 2015, which was released today (6 May), packaging giant DS Smith has said it is trading in line with expectations, with its strong underlying growth...