Business

PrintIQ acquired by Banyan Software
PrintIQ has been acquired by “strategic development partner” Banyan Software, in a move that it said is focused on R&D investment, business growth, and unlocking more of the potential that has been...

Marketreach and SMP partner on sustainable mail guide
Marketreach has teamed up with The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) to launch a step-by-step guide on how to use mail more sustainably.

UK corporate insolvencies rising
The number of corporate insolvencies in the UK has leapt above pre-pandemic levels since the start of 2022.

Elaghmore adds Concept Group to Hexcite
UK private equity fund Elaghmore has expanded its Hexcite Group of businesses after acquiring signage specialist Concept Group in a pre-pack deal.

Essentra reports strong first half
Essentra has reported strong revenue and profit growth in its Filters and Components businesses for the first half of 2022.

Warwick Print Co owners confident over debts
Bosses at Warwick Printing Company are confident the firm will be able to pay off all its debts, and even leave a six-figure surplus – providing it achieves the expected price tag for its factory.

FPE concerned about potential gas shortage in Europe
The flexible packaging sector is “very concerned” about the potential shortage of natural gas availability in Europe, according to industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE).

European labelstock consumption falls in H1
Consumption of self-adhesive labelstock decreased by 2% in Europe in the first half of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, according to data from label industry body FINAT.

Tri-Wall acquires The Corrugated Case Company
The UK arm of global packaging company Tri-Wall has continued its expansion programme with the acquisition of Derbyshire packaging manufacturer The Corrugated Case Company (CCC).

Mega print tender trio up for grabs
Three major new print and related tenders – some worth seven figures – are now open via the government’s Contracts Finder service.