Business

Michael Tame named MD at Witham's Woodford Litho
Woodford Litho has appointed former Wyndeham Peterborough managing director Michael Tame in the same role.
RR Donnelley shutters another facility
Chicago-based RR Donnelley told workers and Wisconsin state officials that it will be closing its Greenville, WI facility on 26 April, resulting in the loss of 47 jobs.

Ferrostaal points to positives in Ryobi Mitsubishi joint venture
Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions North America has highlighted the potential upside of a combined Ryobi and Mitsubishi offset press business after the pair signed a letter of intent this week.

Sihl Direct launches low cost backlit films
Wide-format media firm Sihl Direct has launched three backlit films for UV-cured, offset and Oc's ColorWave solid ink printers.

Gov't has finally taken heed but will it benefit printers?
Albert Einstein said that insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Given the slew of government-backed lending schemes that have been announced since 2010...

Wide-format hit by high street woes, but help is at hand
With the latest high street cull claiming four household names, POS printers have discovered the latest software could ensure that they don't follow

Market for digitally printed textiles will blossom in 2013
Wide-format relies on trends in overall advertising spending, outdoor advertising, retail/indoor and events businesses.

APS walks on the wild side
<i>Countryfile's</i> annual calendar, which raises money for BBC charity Children in Need, features the best of UK amateur nature photography selected from thousands of entrants every year.

Me & my... KAS Mailwrap
With a need to bring mailing work in-house, design and print all-rounder Superior Creative sought out the ideal machine for its demands

Mitsubishi and Ryobi to form joint venture
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Printing & Packaging Machinery and Ryobi are planning a joint venture that could result in the marriage of their sheetfed offset press operations worldwide.

Purchasing the best of both: a guide to M&As
Acquisitions have a murky reputation, as we have all seen too many pre-pack administrations to feel at ease with the subject. Do it well, though, and merging with another firm could be your best move...

Mastering the art of the motor makeover: 'Challenge Jenny' vehicle wrap
Having your brand's graphics emblazoned down the side of your van is fast becoming de rigueur, but applying such wraps takes real skill and years of training