Printing

Communisis confirms positive FY outlook although job cuts loom

Communisis confirmed its full year outlook and hinted at upcoming contract awards in its Q3 statement this morning (19 November) as it announced more capacity reductions in its cheques business.

Spineless Classics to sell one-page poster novels at John Lewis

London's Spineless Classics has sealed a deal with John Lewis to sell its Book On One Page posters in stores in time for Christmas.

Print beats TV in advertising ROI stakes

Every 1 invested in magazine advertising generates an average return on investment (ROI) of 1.40, according to new research from IPC media.

Contego to sell cartons business for 81m to US's Graphic Packaging

Contego Packaging is selling its food and beverage cartons business to US food specialist Graphic Packaging in a deal worth 81m.

DSales launches Konica Minolta's Develop ineo 1250

DSales, the UK distributor of Konica Minolta's standalone Develop brand , has unveiled a Develop-labelled mono-production print system aimed at commercial print and high-volume in-plant customers.

Mitchell Graphics invests in Fujifilm-supplied Xerox 770

Mitchell Graphics has installed a Xerox 770 Digital Color Press and ColorPath Verified color management software to allow it to link color control into the offset side of the business.

Epson enters dye-sub market with SC-F series launch

Epson has entered the dye-sublimation printing market with the launch of its SureColor SC-F series.

ING's withdrawal: how can print fill the void left behind?

The firm's decision to pull out of UK asset finance has left a gap in the print sector that could be worth around 170m. The question is: what now?

ING exit will hit digital most but there are other options

As one of the largest funders (and certainly the largest funders for brokers), ING's decision will have very significant ramifications for the print sector. Nobody can step in and fill that gap but...

Killer app: AR reveals puzzling vistas

German games manufacturer Ravensburger's augmented reality (AR) puzzles have been tipped for success in this year's Christmas wish lists.

Food fuels a clear strategy for growth: Polyprint business inspection

Breaking into the food packaging market made tough demands on Polyprint, but it has revitalised the firm and helped ensure its survival

Apprentices get ready for battle at The Skills Show

Birmingham NEC opens its doors this week to more than 650 apprentices, including printers, competing for the title in their sectors.