Business
Printers call for Budget funding boost and tax reliefs
The print sector is calling for tomorrow's Budget to reveal improvements in lending strategies and tax reliefs to stimulate the UK economy.
Johnston Press' contract print revenues slashed following NI pullout
Johnston Press' contract printing revenues have been slashed by a third following the termination of News International's contract, according to its 2012 financial reports.
Filtrona announces 160m Contego Healthcare acquisition
Plastic, foam and fibre products supplier Filtrona has today (19 March) announced its acquisition of Contego Healthcare for £160m.
Geerings Print predicts savings with new Ryobi 920
Geerings Print has invested in an SRA1-format Ryobi 920 in a bid to make 70,000 annual savings by switching from its current B1 format machine.
Government commissions pre-pack review
The Insolvency Service has announced an independent review which could see the revival of proposals to give creditors notice ahead of a pre-pack deal.
Magnet Harlequin acquires Technik
Creative and packaging management firm Magnet Harlequin has acquired pre-press specialists Technik for an unspecified sum.
First Expertcut 106 deliveries a hit
Bobst has begun shipping its updated Expertcut 106 PER diecutter following its launch at last year's Drupa.
ASG confirms Slough facility to take over Swindon work
AGI-Shorewood Group (ASG) has confirmed it is to close its Swindon site by the end of March, transferring work to the global packaging firm's Slough facility.
Osborne expected to push lending scheme
The chancellor George Osborne is expected to revamp the faltering Funding for Lending scheme (FLS) in next week's Budget in a bid to get credit flowing to SMEs.
Polestar triumphs at PPA Production and Environment Awards
Polestar dominated the supplier categories at last night's PPA Production and Environment Awards, taking home three gongs and two highly commendeds.