Business

HH Global records sales growth in 2012 accounts
HH Global has recorded a 4.4% rise in turnover to just shy of 100m in its accounts for the year ended 31 March 2012.

BAPC 2012 conference to 'Focus on Success'
This year's BAPC annual conference will explore the use of cross-media campaigns and social networking tools.

News International pays 30m to end Johnston Press contract
News International has paid 30m to Johnston Press in an agreement to terminate its long-term printing contract.

Former St Ives marketing director acquires Displayways
Ex St Ives marketing director Rob Kelly has re-entered the print production arena after acquiring the South London large format business with business partner Peter Sheldrick.

Fretwell Print and Design boosts post-press offering with Stahlfolder investment
Fretwell Print and Design has expanded its post-press capabilities after investing in a Heidelberg Stahlfolder TH66 buckle machine.

UPDATE: UPM announces restructuring costs
UPM has booked a 35m impairment charge and made a 10m restructuring provision to account for asset sales and redundancies.

Tobacco packaging consultation deadline extended
The Department for Health has extended the consultation deadline on proposals to enforce plain packaging on tobacco products.

Signal UK expands wide-format operation with Mutoh and Kona spend
Signal UK has returned to Mutoh to expand its wide-format print operation with an investment in a ValueJet 1324 printer and Kona cutting line.

PIP Printing invests 11,000 on new photobook printing venture
Muswell Hill, London-based PIP Printing has signed a multi-machine deal with finishing equipment supplier Ashgate Automation

Morgana announces digital finishing technology roadshow
Morgana will showcase its range of digital finishing equipment at its first post-Drupa event later this month.