Business

Government awards £11.5bn postal goods and services framework

Print businesses including Banner Managed Communication, Capita Business Services and Critiqom (formerly Document Outsourcing) are among 37 suppliers to a mammoth new pan-government postal goods and...

Octink reports best Q1 sales in 50 years

A booming property market has driven display graphics and marketing suite specialist Octink’s best first-quarter results since the company was established in 1962.

Black Lion Press updates large-format ops with HP Latex 360 buy

Commercial printer Black Lion Press has boosted its large-format operation after installing an HP Latex 360.

Marstan Press increases digital capacity with Xerox investments

Marstan Press has boosted its digital quality and capacity by investing nearly £500,000 in two new Xerox presses; an iGen 150 XXL and a Versant 2100.

Digital Imaging Services increases capabilities with MTEX 1800 buy

Wide-format printer Digital Imaging Services has invested in an MTEX 1800 direct-to-textile printer to open up new markets.

Conservatives promise 'significant' hike in Annual Investment Allowance

The Conservative Party has promised a new "significantly higher, permanent level for the Annual Investment Allowance" alongside a mix of new and existing policies in its pre-election manifesto.

Gemini Digital Colour celebrates 20th birthday

Bridgend-based commercial printer Gemini Digital Colour is celebrating its 20th birthday this year by holding a range of events and promotions.

Labour manifesto promises rates cut for small business

The Labour Party has promised to "cut and then freeze business rates for over 1.5m smaller business properties" in its manifesto, which was launched yesterday ahead of next month's general election.

Aylesford Newsprint asset sales announced

Assets of the collapsed UK paper mill Aylesford Newsprint will be sold via online auction next month, according to consultancy firm Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), which has been appointed to carry out...

Wood Richardson boosts digital capabilities with Xerox Versant 2100 buy

Wood Richardson has invested in a new Xerox Versant 2100 digital printer, which will enable it to meet growing demand for fast-turnaround, short-run, high-quality work.