Business

DS Smith upbeat on trading

Packaging giant DS Smith has reported trading in line with its expectations in an update relating to the period since 1 May 2018.

Talk Design & Print acquires Zest

Talk Design & Print has acquired commercial printer Zest’s assets and goodwill.

Zanders updates on insolvency

Cologne District Court has opened insolvency proceedings over German paper mill Zanders’ assets.

Flint Group sees price increases spread to Europe

Flint Group has announced price increases for its conventional and UV sheetfed inks and coatings in Europe due to increasing challenges in the raw materials supply chain.

Paragon CC seeks solution to pay dispute at Nottingham

Unite members at Paragon CC’s Nottingham site are preparing a ballot on industrial action over a disagreement on pay and conditions.

Allen Signs boosts headcount with apprentice hire

Vehicle livery and signmaking specialist Allen Signs has taken on an apprentice to help it keep up with new business wins.

Baker Labels spends more than £650k on finishing

Baker Labels has invested more than £650,000 in two new Digicon Series 3 finishers from AB Graphic (ABG) to increase its capabilities and satisfy the increasing demands of its trade customers.

Ginger Root acquires Print Revolution

Commercial printer Print Revolution has been acquired by Nottingham-headquartered creative agency Ginger Root.

Callprint in accelerated sale process

Callprint is understood to be courting buyers as a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the London-headquartered group was posted at the High Court.

PMG to cycle Coast-to-Coast for charity

PMG Print Management is set to take on the Coast-to-Coast cycling challenge to raise money for St David’s Hospice.

Coventry Building Society banks on new folder to increase capabilities

Coventry Building Society’s in-house print operation has invested in a B2 Horizon AFC-566FG fully automated combination folder to boost its production capabilities.

TPC enhances bindery with laminator install

Hertfordshire-based commercial printer The Print Centre (TPC) has bolstered its in-house lamination capability by investing nearly £35,000 in a new Komfi Delta 52 industrial thermal B2 laminator.