Business

Textile printer fined over injured employee
Abaris Holdings has been fined 10,000 by Lancaster Magistrate's Court and forced to pay costs of 3,940 after an employee injured his arm at its Lancaster factory.

Star product: Ryobi 760E
This compact B2 press is designed to suit the demand for shorter runs and, according to the manufacturer, offers efficiency boosts too

Duplo celebrates London Calling Rocks' international success
Duplo has taken 463,000 worth of orders at its first international London Calling Rocks show.

Josero appointed as Trimalco cutter distributor
Wide-format distributor Josero has said its appointment as a reseller of Trimalco cutters completes its portfolio.

New company launches on Aldersons site
Neil Alderson has set up a new company, Centrical Technologies, initially backed by Peter Alderson and Neil's father Ron Alderson.

Printing.com looks to online growth as franchise sales dip
Printing.com is looking to its growing online presence to counteract the "challenging" trading environment across its Franchise network, which contributed to a drop in first half sales and earnings.

Ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik franchisees announce first AGM
The UK Design and Print Network (UKDPN), a body of ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik firms, is to hold its first conference and AGM this weekend.

Monkey Mail launches DM service
Monkey Mail, a new direct mail service which includes email, and telemarketing has launched in Killingworth, Newcastle.

Addo Printing ramps up finishing as turnover triples
County Durham trade printer Addo Printing has taken on a fleet of finishing equipment as volumes and turnover soar.

Heidelberg posts 57m first half operating loss
Heidelberg has said it is "confident" it will meet its "clearly positive" EBIT target for 2012/13, despite recording an operating loss, excluding special items, of 57m in the first six months.