Business
BPIF concludes EC-funded EMAS project
The BPIF is to compile a report on a two-year project, backed by the European Commission which aimed to encourage more SMEs to take up the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
TJ International invests for short run demand
Book printer TJ International has expanded its laminating services with a new Komfi Amiga 52 in the latest stages of its 750,000 investment programme.
Chancellor expected to extend FLS
George Osborne is expected to announce an extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS), which is due to expire in January 2014.
Print celebrates bumper year in Queen's Awards for Enterprise
Twelve printing and publishing firms have been honoured with a Queen's Awards for Enterprise in 2013, which recognises achievements made by UK businesses throughout the year.
Lazar invests in booklet line
Watford-based Lazar Print has invested in a Horizon SPF/FC-200A stitch, fold, trimline to break into trade booklet production work.
Alpha Media Solutions buys Steffprint in pre-pack deal
Alpha Media Solutions (AMS) has acquired the business and assets of Keighley-based commercial print business Steffprint via a pre-packaged administration.
Ilford acquires Tecco
Ilford Group, the parent company of Ilford Imaging Switzerland, has acquired German-base Tecco for an undisclosed sum.
William Gibbons to print relaunched The Scots Magazine
The 274-year-old <i>The Scots Magazine</i> is unveiling a new look later this month, increasing in size from A5 to B5.
Former Manroland AG Plauen site sold
Bavarian manufacturing firm IBS has acquired the former Plauen factory and assets of Manroland AG from its administrators, for an undisclosed sum.
Late payments subject of parliamentary inquiry
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) will be among a raft of business and industry representatives giving evidence at a cross party meeting next week examining the impact of late payment on SMEs.