Business

Proposals would benefit UK but may get lost in red tape
The recommendations set out in the Beecroft report would, broadly, be good for UK businesses. However, implementation of the most controversial employment reforms is likely to get tangled up in...

Polestar mulls possibilities for web-offset supersite
Polestar hopes to persuade owner Sun Capital to back plans for a web offset supersite, after potential acquisitions in the sector proved 'not attractive'.

BCQ boosts competitiveness with 2m Heidelberg spend
BCQ has bolstered its litho press battery after investing 2m in two Heidelberg Speedmasters, both of which are set for delivery later this year.

Borrower beware: don't fall into the lender trap
Asset-based lending. Besides 'National Lottery win,' there are perhaps few sweeter three-word combinations to a printer's ears in these tough times. While banks are at best making printers work harder...

Quark expands digital publishing reach with Mobile IQ acquisition
Quark has expanded its reach into cloud-based publishing after acquiring UK-based software manufacturer Mobile IQ for an undisclosed sum.

Zevrix adds Adobe InDesign CS6 compatibility to BatchOutput Server
Zevrix Solutions has updated its BatchOutput Server workflow automation software for Adobe InDesign.

Dalim Software launches mobile device workflow system
The German software solutions firm has released the latest version of its Twist 6.4 workflow system.

NEC launches latest SpectraView LCD monitor for pre-press applications
NEC Display Solutions has unveiled the latest iteration of its SpectraView 241 LCD monitor for colour-critical digital image processing, professional media design and print workflow applications.

Xaar broadens ceramic reach with GS12 printhead launch
Xaar has unveiled a new addition to its 1001 series inkjet printheads, the GS12, which is designed for ceramic tile production.

Ahlstrom announces global price increase
Materials manufacturer Ahlstrom has announced price increases which will affect label printers globally.