Business

Muller Martini accelerates restructure programme
Swiss manufacturer Muller Martini has stepped up its global restructure announcing consolidation plans that could impact around 550 jobs worldwide.

Royal visit for Gomer
The Duchess of Cornwall visited South Wales-based Gomer Press this week on the first day of her summer tour of Wales.

Massive claim over Goodhead pension scheme
Goodhead Group's unsecured creditors are owed more than 100m, once a huge claim from the Pension Protection Fund is taken into account.

DS Smith posts 51% profits increase
In the 12 months to 30 April, UK packaging group DS Smith achieved underlying pre-tax profits of 165m (2011: 111m), boosted by its acquisition of SCA Packaging.

Altaimage first to beta test LumeJet S200
UK commercial printer Altaimage has been revealed as the first site in the world to beta test the LumeJet S200 ultra high-resolution printer.

Spending review receives mixed response
Industry heads have called for the government to maintain investment in business, following the Spending Review on Wednesday (26 June).

CWU agree not to boycott, but the fight goes on
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has insisted a postal boycott, even a strike, could take place in its ongoing battle with Royal Mail on the issue of DSA providers.

MPG saga enters final phase
After a protracted wait MPG Printgroup has now definitely gone into administration.

UK's first Uvistar Pro 8 for Dominion
The first UK sale of a five-metre Fujifilm Uvistar Pro 8 was made at Fespa this week, bringing signings of this model at the wide-format exhibition to four.
DiPrint secures global first for Océ Arizona 660 XT at Fespa
Finnish commercial printer DiPrint has made the first worldwide signing for the Océ Arizona 660 XT, which was launched at Fespa this week.