Business
Bex Design & Print buyer set for reverse takeover
The engineering and manufacturing specialist group that acquired screen and digital printer Bex Design & Print earlier this year is set to be purchased itself in a proposed reverse takeover deal worth...
Miraclon makes senior UK hire; increases consumables prices
Flexo plate supplier Miraclon has appointed David Parker as its new sales manager for UK and Ireland, while also rolling out a global price increase of 5% on all consumables.
Sylvamo unveils climate neutral paper
Sylvamo has launched a certified climate neutral paper, HP Earth First, which comes in reams with 100% recyclable paper wrapping.
CMYUK launches consignment stock supply service
CMYUK is set to make consignment stock holding a standard offering to all its UK customers, subject to status.
Input costs hit Palm's results in UK
Palm Paper UK has posted a near-£66m loss for 2021 after operating expenses more than doubled.
Autumn budget: business rates increases will hit larger printers
Industry bosses have reacted after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed his autumn statement, which included a number of measures to slash public spending and raise taxes.
Royal Mail seeks urgent reform of USO, posts huge loss
Royal Mail wants to ditch Saturday deliveries and its parent group has confirmed that it will separate the business, which has racked up losses of nearly £220m at the half-year, if “significant change...
Graphichem invests to expand
Pressroom chemicals specialist Graphichem is expanding into new premises on the back of strong trading.
Average pay plummets as inflation bites
Real median weekly pay for full-time employees fell by 2.6% in 2022 when adjusting for inflation, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Wallcoverings brand in hybrid install
Global wallcoverings brand Seltex has invested in a new Agfa Anapurna wide-format H3200i LED hybrid printer to help it to meet growing demand for shorter runs and interior design personalisation.