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CBI 'twin-engined growth' forecast welcomed by BPIF
The BPIF has welcomed a prediction that the UK will see “twin-engined” growth in 2016 and said printers will see the benefit of an improving economy.

Multisets falls into administration
Swindon-based printer Multisets has fallen into administration, less than a year after it acquired cheque printer Bank Security Printing.

Johnston Press doubles underlying profit in declining market
Johnston Press has more than doubled underlying profits in a declining market, but contract printing revenues remain flat, according to its latest results.

Output up but key concerns remain, in latest BPIF Outlook report
Printers have reported cautious optimism for Q3 in the BPIF's latest Printing Outlook study on the health of the industry.

Growth continues at Communisis
Growth has continued at Communisis as it announces a 3% sales rise and two significant contract extensions in its half-year results today.

BIS begins consultation on late payment support
Ministers have started to search for a small business commissioner who will name and shame bad companies and chase down late payments, worth nearly £27bn, as part of a wider consultation on support...

Moo wins £3m from Barclays Fast Growth Tech Fund
Web-to-print company Moo has secured a £3m revolving credit facility from Barclays to help it grow its global business.

DS Smith completes Duropack acquisition
Packaging giant DS Smith has completed its acquisition of Austria-based recycled corrugated board packaging business Duropack.

BPIF Outlook report highlights positive Q1 though concerns persist
The BPIF has released the latest data on the health of the industry, collated in its Printing Outlook survey. While output figures for Q1 2015 tallied with expectations, orders were up higher than...

Print contributes to UK industrial sector growth
The UK’s industrial output grew at its fastest rate for six months in March, with print contributing to the growth.

Agfa Graphics sales down but inkjet news positive
First-quarter sales at Agfa Graphics are down year-on-year, but underlying trends are good, especially in the inkjet segment, following successful wide-format printer launches.

Tullis Russell in administration
In yet another blow to the UK paper industry, Tullis Russell Papermakers has fallen into administration, after racking up losses of £18.5m over five years, resulting in the immediate loss of 325 jobs.