Business

GD Direct targets 30% growth with Xerox install
Digital marketing specialist GD Direct Solutions has said that it aims to boost business by 30%-40% following the installation of two Xerox machines, an iGen4 and a Nuvera 120 EA Production System.

New polymer banknotes could be supplied by Cumbria firm
Reports have labelled Cumbria-based Innovia Films as a "front-runner" to supply the new UK banknote material, if the decision is made to switch to polymer.

CWU to ballot for postal strike this month
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced that it will ballot for a national postal strike on 20 September.

CWU firm on strike ballot plans as Royal Mail privatisation confirmed
The Communication Workers' Union (CWU) has said plans to privatise Royal Mail, confirmed this morning, are a betrayal of the British public and vowed to press ahead with a planned strike ballot on 20...

SP Group launches creative arm
St Ives' specialist POS print division, SP Group, has launched a new design consultancy service to enhance its retail offering.

Esko to acquire Cape Systems
Packaging and wide-format software developer Esko has announced that it will complete the acquisition of US software firm Cape Systems by late September.

GPT signs Esko agreement, appoints new general manager
Wide-format distributor Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) has signed an agreement with Esko Graphics UK to sell its cutting and software products.

Bible and Gospel Trust adds to bindery
Surrey-based Christian publishing house the Bible and Gospel Trust (BGT) has installed the UK's first Kolbus KM600C.

BoE launches polymer banknote consultation
The Bank of England (BoE) has launched a two-month public consultation on plans to switch its banknotes to polymer from 2016 at the earliest.

Accounting burdens cut for UK micros
UK micro-businesses will no longer have to undertake the same depth of accounts reporting as other businesses after new measures gained approval.

Guardian Print Centres in consultation
Guardian News and Media (GNM) is in consultation with staff at its two print facilities after the company announced a proposed restructure.

Hybrid names CMYUK as latest Mimaki reseller
Hybrid Services, the exclusive distributor for Mimaki kit in the UK and Ireland, has named CMYUK Digital as the latest member of its Mimaki reseller network.