Business
Printing.com pre-tax profits fall by almost 29%
Printing.com pre-tax profits fell 28.8% to 890,000 (2012: 1.25m) on turnover of 20.66m in the 12 months to 31 March 2013, down 5.1%.
PressOn installs EFI Vutek QS2 Pro as part of £600,000 spend
Rochester-based PressOn has installed a EFI Vutek QS2 Pro 3.2m wide-format flatbed and roll-fed UV-curable printer as part of a £600,000 investment push.
MPG future still unclear
The situation at MPG Printgroup appears likely to be resolved by the end of this week.
Express KCS expands offer with new marketing appointment
Creative production service provider Express KCS has created a global business development role as it looks to offer brand and creative marketing services to a broader client base.
Xaar boasts strong trading update, while 3D project gets gov't backing
In its latest trading statement, Cambridge-based inkjet manufacturer Xaar said higher than anticipated sales had boosted its 2013 revenue forecast to 50% above that achieved in 2012.
Making sense of manufacturers' spurious specs
It's safe to say that printing industry manufacturers are not shy of superlatives when it comes to extolling the virtues of their latest piece of kit.
Business inspection: How you can benefit from overseas aid
Cultivating connections with foreign companies in your field can be mutually beneficial
Feed your head: tips for bridging the skills gap
Let's start by stating the obvious: being a manager is tough. Ensuring employees are happy, directing the future strategy of the company, having a good understanding of everything from sales and...
Don't ignore warning signs of staff strife
Disciplinary and grievance.' Two words your average print boss will be none too fond of, standing as they do for pretty much everything that could go wrong with a company HR-wise.
Interview: 'It has always been about excitement'
It's fair to say that British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) chief executive Kathy Woodward is passionate about print.