Business

Visual launches online promotional merchandise shop
Digital and large-format printer Visual Print & Design has launched a new e-commerce platform offering more than 750 print and promotional products.

MBO at The Specialist Works
Independent media agency The Specialist Works has been bought from founder Jim Lewcock in a management buyout (MBO) deal led by chief executive Martin Woolley and chief operating officer Parry Jones.

Growth continues at HH Global in Q1
HH Global has posted continued growth in its financial results for the three months ended June 2018.

C&T implements client inventory management system
Creasing matrix and profile rubbers manufacturer C&T Channel Matrix has unveiled a new strategy of managed inventory for its larger UK customers.

Communisis staff at Crewe to strike over pay dispute
Unite members at Communisis’ cheque operations base in Crewe have voted in favour of strike action after rejecting an offer from the company to resolve a pay dispute.

Grafenia switches to 'eco-friendly' laminate film
Grafenia has switched to what it says is a more environmentally friendly laminate for all its products as it looks to further bolster its green credentials.

Ofcom fines Royal Mail £50m for competition breach
Royal Mail is to appeal a £50m fine imposed by Ofcom for breach of competition law.

Alchemy Coatings reborn after administration
Finishing specialist Alchemy Coatings has been placed into administration but its sister company Silk Hat Greetings has adopted the trading name and will continue trading the business.

Midland invests £250k to bring lamination in-house
Midland Regional Printers (MRP) will bring laminating services in-house later this year after investing £250,000 in new kit from Swedish manufacturer Lamina System.

Local printers wary as Northants approves drastic cuts
Northamptonshire County Council’s approval of a stringent cuts proposal to save £70m has proven cause for concern among local print businesses.

Indigo Press installs second H-UV perfector in Komori world first
Indigo Press has become the first printer in the world to install two Komori B2 H-UV perfectors after investing more than £1m in its second Komori LS-829P H-UV press.

Ad spend on the up, but DM activity slows
New advertising industry research has reported that while direct mail activity is feeling the effects of a corrective slowdown following recent growth, spending on printed display ads for national...