Business

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.

HP printing revenue down in Q1 as supplies sales dip

HP Inc’s printing revenue fell slightly year-on-year in Q1 after its supplies sales slowed.

NB Colour upgrades digital with HP Indigo investment

Commercial printer NB Colour Print has upgraded its digital capability after investing in an HP Series 3 Indigo 7R press.

No deal Brexit assessment: industry response

Print and paper industry business leaders have reacted to the government’s latest impact assessment report on a possible no deal Brexit.

Ironsides launches new business intelligence system

Software developer and integration company Ironsides Technology has launched a new business intelligence system at Hunkeler Innovationdays.

Charapak sold in pre-pack deal

CBS Packaging has bought the intellectual property, name and various assets of corrugated packaging manufacturer Charapak in a pre-pack deal after the company fell into administration for the second...