Business

Roberts Mart invests 2.5m in equipment
Roberts Mart, the shrink wrap, laminated film and printed flexible packaging manufacturer, has invested 2.5m in equipment and taken on 16 new staff over the past year.

Ideal 4860-ET guillotine receives hot reception at Duplo launch
The Ideal 4860-ET guillotine is now commercially available following a positive reception at Duplo's recent London Calling Rocks show.

Royal Mail reveals 'secret six' Gold Medal Stamp printers
Royal Mail has revealed the identities of the six regional printers it used to produce celebratory stamps for each Team GB gold medal win during the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.

RCS secures B2 inkjet world first with 1.2m spend
UK-based trade and commercial printer RCS has secured a B2 sheetfed inkjet world first as part of its strategy to be at the "bleeding edge" of new technology.

Berforts buys UK's first Komori Enthrone 529 Perfector
Berforts Group has invested in the UK's first Komori Enthrone 529 Perfector as part of a raft of investments in litho and digital kit at its Hastings print site.

Tri Media director buys publisher back out of administration
Local newspaper publisher Tri Media Newspapers has been bought back by its director after falling into administration.

Drayton Press incorporates Gaia Services
Drayton Press, has acquired the order book and customer list of former Kall Kwik outlet, Gaia Services and invested 100,000 in equipment.

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.

EFI strengthens MIS reach with Technique acquisition
EFI has acquired UK-based MIS provider Technique as it continues to expand its presence in the software market.

Konica Minolta to acquire Charterhouse PM
Print manager Charterhouse PM is being bought by Japanese document giant Konica Minolta.