Business
Reach posts £113.5m loss as regional titles take a hit
Reach has posted a £113.5m half-year statutory pre-tax loss in the first six months of 2018 after taking a £150m charge on a “more challenging than expected outlook” for its regional businesses.
Absolute DM acquires Telescope Studios
Direct marketing production agency and managed print service provider Absolute Direct Marketing has acquired fellow Leeds-based business Telescope Studios, a digital design and asset management...
Strong performance for European paper industry in 2017
The European pulp and paper industry performed strongly in 2017 despite a challenging global environment, according to a new report.
Domino Printing Sciences opens new fluids manufacturing facility
Domino Printing Sciences has marked its 40th anniversary with the opening of a new fluids manufacturing facility in Liverpool.
Ace Binding in UK Renz first
Trade finisher Ace Binding has invested in the UK’s first Renz Inline 500 Classic fully automatic punching and ring wire-binding machine.
J&A International buys second Wohlenberg in three months
Garment decoration manufacturer J&A International has installed its second Baumann Wohlenberg 115 guillotine this year.
Washington Direct Mail invests and secures ISO 27001
Mailing house Washington Direct Mail has invested £250,000 in new kit and secured ISO 27001 certification.
Printers respond to calls to tackle workplace ageism
Printers and industry bodies have reacted to a report from the House of Commons' Women and Equalities Committee that says workers aged 50 and older are being failed by a lack of enforcement on age...
C&T Matrix launches new PVC creasing matrix
Creasing matrix and profile rubbers manufacturer C&T Channel Matrix has launched what it calls “a brand new concept in PVC creasing matrix”.
Local authorities join forces for print trading platform
The London Borough of Haringey is looking for more printers to join its 'dynamic purchasing system' (DPS) trading framework, which can be accessed by all London boroughs and a number of County...
Taylor Bloxham continues growth drive with new hire
Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham Group has appointed a new business development director as it continues its growth drive.
DTP boosts cutting efficiency with Vivid investment
DTP has taken on a Magnum MCC-35AS cutter-creaser from Vivid Laminating Technologies to increase its efficiency.