Business

Why break-in protection is worth every penny

Imagine you arrive to work one day to find the glass of your front door smashed. Now imagine this doesn't turn out, as you'd first prayed, to be just a petty vandalism.

Business inspection: drawing in the next generation

Twinning with schools can have long-lasting benefits for both students and printers alike

Xaar profits soar

UK inkjet printing specialist Xaar's pre-tax profits trebled in H1 2013 to 22.3m compared with the same period last year, for which it posted profits of 6.7m.

MPG leaves eight-figure shortfall

The shortfall to creditors resulting from the collapse of MPG Printgroup is likely to exceed 10m, according to the administrator's report.

Epson UK appoints Phil McMullin to Pro Graphics division

Phil McMullin has joined Epson's Pro Graphics business unit as UK sales manager for the large format printer division.

Johnston Press writes down print, media assets as revamp starts to bear fruit

The major overhaul at Johnston Press has resulted in the group's first increase in like-for-like operating profits in seven years.

EFI finance boss steps down

EFI chief financial officer Vincent Pilette has resigned "to pursue another opportunity".

Pyramid Display acquires Sydney Beaumont

Sign and display specialist Pyramid Display Materials Group has bought self-adhesive vinyl distributor Sydney Beaumont to expand into new markets.

Xeikon profits up

Digital press manufacturer Xeikon has cited an improved product mix and strict cost management measures for strong profit growth in the six months to 30 June 2013.

SA International to open training and technology centre

Software developer SA International (SAi) will open a training, testing and demonstration centre in September at its new Brussels headquarters, to showcase its software.

Ipex marketing director heads abroad

Nick Craig Waller is to leave the Informa Print Group after seven years to become head of marketing at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Kodak reorganisation gets go-ahead

Kodak is set to emerge from Chapter 11 on 3 September after the US Bankruptcy Court approved its reorganisation plan.