Business

Scotland confirms standardised tobacco packaging plans
The Scottish government has confirmed its commitment to introducing standardised tobacco packaging, after England delays similar proposals.

Autobond helps save the day at fire-hit Aussie firm
Autobond has installed a Mini 105 laminator at one of the largest binding companies in Queensland, Australia, after a fire caused massive damage.

New binder at Holywell Press opens growth potential
Oxford commercial printer Holywell Press is targeting growth after adding on-demand book production to its portfolio with a Horizon BQ270V perfect binder.

York Mailing gains 10m funding for expansion
York Mailing has secured a major vote of confidence in print, becoming the first printing company to receive a multi-milllion pound investment via the Business Growth Fund (BGF).

GNM reduces losses, boosts revenues
Guardian News & Media (GNM) has posted pre-tax losses of 30.9m for the 12 months to 31 March 2013, reduced from 44.2m last year.

New digital boss at Rhapsody says print is here to stay
Pre-media business Rhapsody has appointed digital marketing and media consultant John Rahim into a newly created role of head of digital.

Xeikon to test Trillium technology
Xeikon is poised to select a suitable European beta site for a new high-speed digital press using its Trillium liquid toner technology.

Paperlinx opens Shanghai office and mulls China imports
Paperlinx has opened an office in Shanghai, China to serve as its Asia sales office and also offer a route to expand its European portfolio of products manufactured in Asia.

Late payment inquiry presents recommendations
A cross-party parliamentary inquiry into the impact of late payments on SMEs has published 11 recommendations to government on tackling the issue.

Tall Security Print scoops 2013 supplier award
The UK security print specialist was awarded the 2013 Management Supplier Award by Santander.

Inc Direct revamps print offering
Inc Direct has upgraded its digital print production facilities as a result of the company's successful embrace of cross-media, which it said was now "pulling like a train".

Government's Royal Mail float heightens strike threat
Business secretary Vince Cable finally confirmed yesterday that the government is to privatise the Royal Mail, drawing an angry response from the CWU, which once again raised the spectre of industrial...