Business

Grafenia raises £1.1m to continue growth

Grafenia has raised around £1.1m before expenses via a share subscription, which will be used to further expand the business.

Duplo on the hunt for new UK MD

Duplo and UK managing director Andy Benson have parted company, with Duplo International chairman and CEO Robin Greenhalgh taking charge while a successor is sought.

Dynamic Print enhances digital following acquisition

The new owner of Dynamic Print has upgraded the firm’s digital printing capability after investing in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C3070.

Newest Signs Express franchise opens in Essex

Seasoned businesswoman Mayura Joshi has entered the print sector for the first time by opening her own Signs Express centre.

Crossprint boosts folding with MBO install

Isle of Wight printer Crossprint has bolstered its bindery by investing in an MBO K70 folder.

Pensions watchdog drops Johnston pre-pack investigation

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has dropped its investigation into the pre-pack sale of newspaper publisher Johnston Press.

Spring Statement takes aim at late-paying large companies

Late payment culture’s end “could finally be in sight” as yesterday’s Spring Statement laid out policies that would tackle the issue perpetuated by larger businesses.

Midland Regional Printers acquires LabelServe

Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has expanded its service offering after acquiring label printing specialist LabelServe.

KJB invests following acquisition and eyes more M&A

KJB Print is eyeing up further acquisition-driven growth this year as it continues to integrate its 2018 acquisition WM Print into the wider group.

Metcalfe Models and Toys updates cutting with new Polar

Models manufacturer Metcalfe Models and Toys will install a Polar N 78 Eco guillotine later this month to boost its cutting efficiency and capability.

DS Smith sells plastics division for nearly £450m

DS Smith has sold its plastics division to US private equity firm Olympus Partners in a deal worth nearly £450m.

Xerox upgrades Rialto

Xerox has launched a new, more productive version of its 2015-launched Rialto 900 inkjet press, which it has designed to help printers optimise their inkjet production.