Business

Facebook founder's book club delivers novel sales boost

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has launched a book club in response to suggestions from some of his 31m followers as to what his personal improvement goal for 2015 should be.

Kube Print continues investment drive with Challenge three-knife trimmer

Financial print specialist Kube Print has added to its recent £400,000 round of investments after taking delivery of a Challenge CMT-330 three-knife trimmer.

Pureprint buys Imprint Group following BGF investment

Uckfield-based digital and litho printer Pureprint has acquired a majority shareholding in Newcastle upon Tyne-based Imprint Group for an undisclosed sum.

European Commission fines envelope cartel €19.5m

Five envelope manufacturers, including the owner of Blackburn-based Heritage Envelopes, have been fined a total of €19.5m by the European Commission (EC) for breaching EU antitrust rules.

Smith & Ouzman found guilty in corruption trial

Smith & Ouzman (S&O) and two of its directors have been found guilty of making corrupt payments to secure print contracts in Kenya and Mauritania.

Communisis acquires Life Marketing Consultancy in £23.3m deal

Communisis has completed its latest acquisition, of shopper marketing agency Life Marketing Consultancy, in a deal that could reach £23.3m over three years.

Xaar unveils new CEO

Xaar has announced the appointment of former Kodak Digital Printing & Enterprise president Doug Edwards as its new chief executive with immediate effect.

Constantia Flexibles sold to Wendel Group

France-based investment company Wendel Group has announced the acquisition of a majority interest in the €1.6bn turnover global packaging business Constantia Flexibles.

Veldonn Printers brings square-back book production in-house with Horizon buy

Commercial design and printing specialist Veldonn Printers has added square-back books to its portfolio of services after investing in a Horizon SPF-200L with two Vac 1000 Collators and Spine Master...

Pureprint set for further growth with substantial BGF investment

Uckfield-based digital and litho printer Pureprint has received a £5.3m investment from Business Growth Fund (BGF).