Business

Howard Hunt kit to go under the hammer

Numerous assets belonging to recently closed Howard Hunt (City) are going under the hammer at auction, with others being sold by private treaty.

PressOn supports Harrods and NSPCC charity pop-up

Large-format specialist PressOn worked with Harrods to launch Fashion Re-Told, a luxurious pop-up charity store that was set up to raise funds for the NSPCC.

Digital Sign Services upgrades in double EFI investment

Digital Sign Services has upgraded its capabilities after investing circa £1m in two EFI Vutek 5r+ LED 5.2m-wide roll-to-roll printers.

Brand Imaging doubles size following PPP acquisition

Brand delivery agency Brand Imaging Solutions has doubled the size of its business and bolstered its capabilities after acquiring flexo reprographics and platemaking specialist PPP Digital.

Campaigners speak out against latest plain pack recommendations

Campaigners have responded to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) that calls for plain packaging on sweets, crisps and high-sugar drinks in order to tackle obesity.

Heidelberg acquires Crispy Mountain

Heidelberg has acquired German software developer Crispy Mountain as the latest part of its ongoing digital transformation.

EventureWorks in double Roland install

EventureWorks has taken on two Roland DG Texart XT-640 printers to speed up its turnaround times and reduce its footprint.

Gardners acquired by Elaghmore

UK private equity fund Elaghmore has acquired wide-format printer Gardners.

Industry growth slowed in Q1 but held above forecast

The first quarter of 2019 experienced a slowdown in growth following the previous quarter’s seasonal boost, but the drop-off was not as extensive as had been expected, according to the BPIF’s latest...

BDO confirmed at Howard Hunt, 250 jobs go

BDO has been confirmed as the administrator of Howard Hunt (City), with the firm’s 250 staff laid off upon appointment.

Husband and wife open latest Signs Express branch

A new Signs Express franchise serving the Leicester and Loughborough regions has been opened by a husband and wife team seasoned in the commercial market.

Colourfast drives new online offering with UK’s first AccurioJet KM-1

Colourfast Financial has taken on the UK’s first AccurioJet KM-1 from Konica Minolta to drive its new online platform as it increases its focus on commercial work.